Warner Christian Academy

A child, child care personnel or other person in the child care facility suspected of having a communicable disease was not removed from the facility or placed in isolation. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1, B Health Requirements [SR] The licensing specialist discovered that there was not an isolation area set up or used for children who are not feeling well and must be isolated from others. The facility set up an isolation area and will use this area moving forward. The Child Care Facility Handbook states 6.1.1 Isolation Area A. Each facility must have a designated isolation area for a child who becomes ill while in care. B. Such space must be adequately ventilated, cooled, heated, and equipped with a bed, mat, or cot, and materials that can be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected easily. C. Linens are to be changed after each use and used linens must be kept in a closed container in the isolation area until cleaned. D. Disposable items must be kept in a closed container in the isolation area until thrown away. E. The isolated child must be within sight and hearing of child care personnel at all times. The child must be carefully observed at all times for worsening conditions.

The facility failed to report a suspected communicable disease outbreak for two or more children or adults within 72 hours to the local county health department and failed to follow directions given. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1.2, B Health Requirements [SR] This facility did not report a suspected disease outbreak to the health department while after several students were diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease. The report has now been made to the health department, putting this facility back into compliance. The Child Care Facility Handbook states 6.1.2 Communicable Disease Control A. Operators are required to notify the local county health department immediately upon any suspected outbreak of communicable disease and must follow the health departments direction. B. A suspected outbreak occurs when two or more children or child care personnel have the onset of similar signs or symptoms within a 72-hour period or when a case of a serious or reportable communicable disease is diagnosed or suspected in a child or employee. Some examples include shigella, salmonella, chicken pox, measles, pertussis, and hand, foot and mouth disease. Contact your local health department for a determination of whether reporting is required.

The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Two classrooms (one-year-olds, and the one/two-year-olds) had unclean changing surfaces. There was dirt/sand build up on the bottom of the diaper changing surface. The teachers and director were notified, who then cleaned the surfaces. The Childcare Facility Handbook states: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.

Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] An investigation was conducted following a complaint against a teacher, the licensing specialist found that the teacher did not comply with the facilities written disciplinary and expulsion policy. The teacher was immediately suspended and then terminated once the investigation closed. After this incident, director NW required all staff members to take a Florida Professionally Mandated Reporter course, an Indicators of Child Abuse and Neglect Microlearning course, and held a meeting where each staff member read and re-signed the Child Abuse and Neglect form. The Child Care Facility handbook states: 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.

The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR] Out of the 16 staff files, 6 had expired Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. The director onsite printed and had each employee sign an updated form while the counselor was there. The Child Care Facility Handbook States on page 61: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] A bookcase in a classroom contained a broken corner with a protruding nail. Administrator had the bookcase removed from the room. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months.

The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] The 2's playground contained a hole in the ground between the fence and the artificial turf which was approximately a four-inch gap. Administrator stated the hole would be filled in as soon as possible. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.

The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a climbing structure in the 2's playground had broken plastic pieces in several areas and the climbing structure in the 3's and 4's playground had rusty, sharp edges on a musical note panel.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [ a climbing structure in the 2's playground had broken plastic pieces in several areas and the climbing structure in the 3's and 4's playground had rusty, sharp edges on a musical note panel]. Administrator stated that all items will be repaired by August 30, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water.

A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR] One personnel record did not contain a Form 5131. Administrator stated she would have the form completed next week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.

The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B One personnel record did not contain a Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character. Administrator stated she would have the form completed next week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Facility failed to remove two employees that are no longer employed from the roster. Administrator stated she would correct the roster by next week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.

The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [staff did not the attendance with them on the playground.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Staff did not bring their classroom attendance with them on the playground. Staff returned to their room where the attendance was kept. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 63 A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom.