Oakleaf Preschool & Childcare Inc. Dba The Goddard School

The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Refer to the supplemental for the staff member hired 9-15-25, did not begin the required training until 2-17-26. Item corrected at the time of inspection as the staff member began training late. 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Due Date Completed at time of inspection

Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A During onsite inspection specialist observed several items that posed a threat to the children in care. Specialist observed infants sleeping in cribs with blankets, another child was sleeping in a bouncy chair that was placed in a crib. The child also had a blanket. Another child was observed sleeping in a bouncy in the carpet area while another infant was observed laying on the carpet with a blanket and a bib on while the bib was over the child's face. Item was corrected at the time of inspection as staff members removed infants from bouncy chairs, removed blankets and bibs. Even though item was corrected onsite specialist recommends that staff who work directly with infants re-take safe sleep as a refresh and a staff meeting be held reminding the staff what items can and can not be in the crib for safe sleeping for infants. A copy of the meeting notes is to be provided to the specialist. 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions.

The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Refer to the supplemental for the staff who did not complete the required training within the 30 days of hire 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. In service hours monitored for all staff for the fiscal year. Flu and Distracted adult monitored for August and September.

Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Counselor reviewed a total of 137 records for total enrollment at the childcare facility. Refer to the supplemental for the child who needs an updated record for their file. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.

Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Counselor reviewed a total of 137 records for total enrollment at the childcare facility. Refer to the supplemental for the child who needs an updated record for their file. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.

Supervision of children in the [4 year old] group was inadequate in that [a child was able to leave the class and out of the front door of the facility]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 The director reported that a 4 year old child was able to run out of classroom and out of the front door of the facility. The child was stopped by a parent coming into the building. The counselor recommends that the facility creates a safety plan to prevent an incident of this nature occurring again. A copy of the safety is to be provided to the counselor for corrective action. The counselor also recommends that the facility installs door chimes that will alert staff when a child attempts to go out any of the exit doors. The counselor recommends that the facility takes extra precautionary measures and installs a second exit button on the front door. The button should be placed high enough for parents to reach but not low enough for a child to reach. This secondary button will prevent a child from going out the front door as they are unable to reach the button. 2.4 Supervision. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.

Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A The facility failed to document an incident involving a 4 year old child was able to leave his class and run out of the front door. The facility is to conduct an all staff meeting discussing the importance of incident/accident report writing. A copy of the meeting notes containing all staff signature is to be provided to the counselor as corrective action. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur.