R'Club Early Learning Academy @ US 19 & Ulmerton Road
13348 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33764
License:
C06PI0242
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Head Start, School Readiness, VPK
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
121
License expiration:
August 5, 2026
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,538 - $1,603/mo
Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 36 available inspections for R'Club Early Learning Academy @ US 19 & Ulmerton Road from January 11, 2023 through June 10, 2026.
19 inspections recorded violations, with 76 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 13, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 20, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
Two later inspections, from March 27, 2026 through June 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
36
11 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
76
33 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
28
13 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
11
Last 36 months
Local comparison
36 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33764
Compared to 11 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
2.11
Local median
1.29
2.11This provider
1.29Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
36%
Local median
28%
36%This provider
28%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
53%
Local median
47%
53%This provider
47%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
11
Local average
4.64
11This provider
4.64Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
Correction / follow-up note
Staff hired on 11-25-25 did not have a completed verification of employment history conducted for the past five years on file. Several verification attempts were made on the same day 15 minutes apart with no results documented. Ensure proper procedures are followed, with making at least three attempts on different days. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include the date, time and reason the information was not obtained. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-08
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room.
Correction / follow-up note
Staff hired on 10-21-25 did not start the Infant Training by 1-21-26 . Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary start the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript once the training is complete.
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-08
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner.
Inspector notes
In the 2s-3s classroom, stacked cots were observed to have bottles of paint and food in a bag stored on top of them. The items were removed by the Director and stored on a shelf. Ensure nothing is stored on top of the stacked cots without first placing a cover over them.
A form of discipline used by child care personnel was associated with food rest or toileting.
Correction / follow-up note
A staff member used a form of discipline associated with toileting as evidenced by a staff member forcibly taking a child in the bathroom, turning off the light, closing the door, and standing in front of the door when that child refused to go to restroom. Submit corrective action to licensing detailing how staff members will handle situations involving toileting, food and rest where the child is treated appropriately when there is refusal to comply. This is second occurrence of the same violation (7/22/25, 2/19/26). Administrative action will be taken.
Correction status
Due by March 17, 2026
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CHILD DISCIPLINE - 09 - Disciplinary Practices III.
Official code
09-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child Care Personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive demeaning or intimidating in nature.
Correction / follow-up note
A childcare personnel member inappropriately interacted with a child in care in a manner that was aggressive as evidenced by footage of staff member pulling child by arms to the bathroom. Staff is also heard on footage telling child, we do not have time for this crap. Submit corrective action plan to licensing that ensures that interactions with children must be appropriate and may not involve speaking to children inappropriately or approaching/handling the child aggressively. This is second occurrence of the same violation (7/22/25, 2/19/26). Administrative action will be taken.
Correction status
Due by March 17, 2026
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REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT - 10 - Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C.
The accidents/incidents documentation of the childrens center, dated [7-22-25], did not include the following information: [what action was taken by staff after the incident occurred] (Section 15.1, number 3)
Correction / follow-up note
An additional Accident Report dated 5-1-25 was observed and was missing the parent's signature. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures child care staff that are responsible for documenting and completing accident/incident reports review Licensing requirements. In addition, the Director is responsible for ensuring all necessary information pertaining to the accident/incident is provided and is shared with parents or legal guardians.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
A form of discipline used by child care personnel was associated with food rest or toileting. (Section 9, number 2)
Correction / follow-up note
Two child care staff were observed by the parent of a 2-year-old male child, who is also a staff member, physically restraining the child by holding him down on his cot to get him to sleep at naptime. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office showing staff have reviewed and understand the center's written Discipline Policy. In addition, the Director must review with staff appropriate discipline techniques and practices for challenging behaviors.
Child Care Personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive demeaning or intimidating in nature. (Section 21, number 1)
Correction / follow-up note
On 6-30-25, the former Director was made aware of an incident by a parent/staff member which involved two staff who where observed physically restraining a 2-year-old male child by holding him down on his cot to get him to sleep at naptime. The Director did not report the incident to the appropriate agencies. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office on how the center will ensure proper procedures will be followed when reporting incidents to the appropriate agencies within reasonable timeframes. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT - 10 - Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 20 Access and Section 21 Child Safety, Page 50)
Official code
10-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. (Section 19.5, numbers 1 and 3)
Report comments
One staff member hired on 2-17-25 did not have Level II Background Screening completed and on file until 2-19-25. Ensure newly hired staff have all required Background Screening clearance completed and on file on or before the first day of employment. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [3] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. (Section 19.5, number 2)
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain complete employment history verification for the past five years for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit proof of verification to the License Board office once complete. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-08
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for[6]child care personnel or volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month who did not complete the 10 hours of in-service training for the previous fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. (Section 18.6, number 1)
Correction / follow-up note
Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete 10 hours of in-service training for the 2024-2025 training year. Submit a completed Child Care Training Log for each staff member documenting the 10 hours to the License Board office once completed.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
12-10
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [4] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information has been obtained and is now on file. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [4] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7)
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain updated Emergency Medical Release forms for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1)
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain updated Student Health Exams for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-08
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms. (Section 19.2, number 2)
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain the missing Immunization forms for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12months from the date of each activity.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain a Food Experience form for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. The annual inspection for 65 children's records was conducted; 50 records were in compliance.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-18
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence. (Section 15.1, number 1)
Correction / follow-up note
A parent did not receive an Accident/Incident Report for an injury occurring on the week of 7-7-25 and on 7-14-25. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which demonstrates staff understands their responsibility for documenting accidents and incident completely and providing parents with reports on the same day of the occurrence.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
Official code
21-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The childrens center lacked suitable/an adequate amount of infant toys. (Section 11.1, number 1)
Correction / follow-up note
In a Toddler classroom, there was an insufficient amount of toys and equipment for the children. Children lacked blocks, soft books, mirrors, dolls, stuffed animals, puzzles, musical materials, etc. Obtain additional equipment for the children which allows for experiences that encourage motor, language and cognitive development.
A cot or crib was not available for all children to be used when napping or sleeping. (Section 12.4, numbers 1 and 2)
Correction / follow-up note
Cots were not available for the two children in the Toddler classroom. Two children were observed napping in cribs and both children were 12 months of age or older. Obtain cots for the children in that classroom and ensure cots are used for children older than one (1) year of age, unless there is a developmental concern or necessity.
The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
Correction / follow-up note
Nine staff did not complete the Refresher Training on or before the expiration date. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training for the current site . Submit a copy to the License Board office once completed.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31)
Official code
55-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center refrigerator/freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer.
Report comments
In the Infant and Toddler classrooms, (Toddler A & B and Infant A) there were no thermometers for the refrigerators. Ensure a thermometer is obtained for all refrigerators and a minimum temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 79 - Food Service (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42)
Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
Correction / follow-up note
Ariel acknowledged her "voice was a little loud" when interacting with young children, especially when she "had to repeat things". Another staff member observed seeing Ariel "screaming at kids all the time", while yet another staff member observed seeing Ariel "pulling children by the arms" and "yelling at the little ones when she gets annoyed, they get out of hand or they don't listen". Several staff indicated Ariel has a harsh tone of voice and agree she is too loud. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures all staff have reviewed the center's written Discipline Policy and are aware how to interact with children in an appropriate manner. In ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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CHILD DISCIPLINE - 09 - Disciplinary Practices III.
Official code
09-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain the missing information for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the missing information has been obtained and the information is now on file.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature on the Log for 6-18-25 through 7-20-25].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Closing Log will be signed and dated daily, verifying that all children have left the premises. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [one-year-old] group of children as evidenced by [two teachers were observed on video with their backs turned away from children. One child fell, hitting his mouth on the floor causing it to bleed and staff were unaware until he cried out. Another child is observed sitting on top of furniture for over 20 seconds while other children climb unsafely onto an adult rocking chair, all while staff are unaware].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which explains how the Director will ensure supervision will be monitored and maintained in compliance. In addition, ALL staff must complete a training which demonstrates their knowledge of direct supervision and Licensing Regulations. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
Official code
01-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
Correction / follow-up note
Child care staff inappropriately interacted with a 4-year-old male child in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating. This is evidence by a staff member picking up an upset 4-year-old male child underneath the arms and physically placing him on a cot when he refused to comply. The staff member then stated to the child, "you can have your feelings over there!" Such interaction was not in accordance with the center's written policy. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures all staff have reviewed and understand the center's written Discipline Policy. The Director will also contact partnering agencies to obtain discipline and inter ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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CHILD DISCIPLINE - 09 - Disciplinary Practices III.
Official code
09-03
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred.
Correction / follow-up note
A parent of a one-year-old child did not receive an Accident Report for an injury which occurred on 7-16-25 until 7-17-25. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures all accident and incident reports are shared with the parent or legal guardian on the date of the incident. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
Official code
21-01
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence.
Correction / follow-up note
An incident occurring on 6-30-25 involving a 4-year-old male child and a staff member was not documented until 7-14-25. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures all accidents and incidents will be documents on the day they occur and parents will be notified, in the event of serious injury.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
Official code
21-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The exit area in [a Toddler classroom] was blocked off and inaccessible in an emergency.
Report comments
The exit door was blocked off with an activity table and a child sleeping on a cot. The activity table was moved and the staff member was instructed to place the child's cot in a different location moving forward. The exits must not be blocked at any time during the hours of operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 43 - Exits Clear VI. E.
Official code
43-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas.
Report comments
A sleeping child on a cot was placed right in the entrance to the doorway in another Toddler classroom. The child's cot was moved during the inspection. Ensure all exits remain clear and napping and sleeping spaces are not located in exit areas.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 43 - Exits Clear VI. E.
Official code
43-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A cot or crib was not available for all children to be used when napping or sleeping.
Inspector notes
Four toddlers were observed sleeping in cribs and all four children were 12 months of age or older. The cribs were removed from the classroom and replaced with age-appropriate cots. Ensure cots are used for children older than one (1) year of age, unless there is a developmental concern or necessity for crib usage in Toddler classrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment
Official code
53-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
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A staff member did not assist children with handwashing [after diaper changing in the Toddler classroom].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures staff have reviewed proper handwashing procedures for children and themselves. In addition, the Director must verify that proper handwashing procedures are posted at all diapering, toileting and food preparation areas. R'Club Early Learning Academy @ US 19 & Ulmerton Road C06PI0242 / C060918 13348 US Highway 19 N Clearwater FL 33764 Complaint 07/17/2025 Page 5 of 7
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 65 - Handwashing VII. A.
Official code
65-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A staff member did not wash their hands [after diapering children in the Toddler classroom].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures staff have reviewed proper handwashing procedures for themselves and children. In addition, the Director must verify that proper handwashing procedures are posted at all diapering, toileting and food preparation areas.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2025
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 65 - Handwashing VII. A.
Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [In the 1's classroom, five children were present but only three children were marked on the attendance roster. In the VPK classroom, eight children were present but only seven children were marked on the attendance roster]. (Section 19.3, numbers 1 and 3)
Correction / follow-up note
The Director ensured both staff corrected the attendance rosters during the inspection. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Director has reviewed the importance of complete and accurate attendance with staff. Not Monitored Comments There were no medications for the children enrolled.
Correction status
Due by June 13, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the childs custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness/accident/injury/emergency to their child [who cried on and off while indicating that something was wrong with his fingers/arm to more than one staff member].
Correction / follow-up note
As corrective action, please review emergency procedures with all staff members. Send proof of the corrective action to the licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by March 25, 2025
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 69 - Emergency Information Posted/Parent Notification VII.C.
Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the childs custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness/accident/injury/emergency to their child [Child fell on face and tooth was pushed into gum and lip was swollen and bleeding. ].
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing specialist did confirm a call to the child's parent was not made. Discussed always calling the parents when a child is hurt regardless of how bad they think it is or is not. Submit a detailed emergency plan on how the center will notify parents (and proper emergency services) when a serious illness/accident/injury/ or emergency happens.
Correction status
Due by March 5, 2025
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 69 - Emergency Information Posted/Parent Notification VII.C.
See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
Report comments
Staff did not complete an Acknowledgement Form on or before the expiration date. Ensure staff update Acknowledgement Forms prior to the expiration dates.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-06
Higher concern: Background screening
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See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
Report comments
Staff hired on 10-16-24 did not have a complete five-year employment history verification on file until 10-30-24. Ensure employment verification is complete and on file prior to the first day of employment. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-08
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room.
Correction / follow-up note
Staff hired on 4-15-24 did not compete Infant/Toddler training by 7-15-24. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary completes the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is complete.
Correction status
Due by November 6, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-08
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The childrens center did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in Fire Extinguisher Training.
Report comments
Staff transferring from another location did not complete Fire Extinguisher Training for the current site. Training was completed during the inspection. Ensure all staff have current Fire Extinguisher Training on file, especially when transferring from other sites.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-19
Medium concern: Staff training
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The Director Credential was not maintained for review by the Child Care Licensing Program.
Report comments
The Director Credential was posted during the inspection. Ensure the Director Credential is posted at all times for review by the Child Care Licensing Program.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 14 - Director Credential: I.B.
Official code
14-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature on the evening Log for 9-30-24 or 10-29-24].
Correction / follow-up note
The Assistant Director signed the Closing Log during the inspection. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Closing Log will be signed and dated daily, verifying that all children have left the premises. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. Not Monitored Comments There were no medications for any children currently enrolled.
Correction status
Due by November 5, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids.
Report comments
Two staff did not have an Exposure Control Plan on file on or before the first day of hire. Both staff reviewed and signed the Plan during the inspection. Ensure all new staff complete the center's Exposure Control Plan before the first day of employment. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed on video a staff member grab a child by the arm and pull him to her in order to get him to put his shoes on. The child got loose from the teacher and she grabbed his feet and pulled him to her. The staff member was teminated the same day. Submit a plan to ensure that all staff is aware of the center's written disciplinary policy and that all staff is aware of how to interact with children in a positive manner.
Correction status
Due by September 23, 2024
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CHILD DISCIPLINE - 09 - Disciplinary Practices III.
Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [2's/3's] group of children as evidenced by [teacher left the classroom].
Correction / follow-up note
Teacher left 9 children in the classroom alone for approximately 25 seconds while she went to find someone to help her in the classroom, as the children were misbehaving and not listening to her. Management has implemented corrective action for which the teacher is required to take a Head Start training on Direct Supervision and to review additional trainings on Supervision. An email was sent to all parents of children in the classroom, informing them of the incident. Administrative action will be taken.
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. (Section 19.5, numbers 1 and 3)
Report comments
Staff hired on 2-22-24 did not have Level II Clearance on file until 2-29-24. Ensure all Background Screening is completed and on file on or before the first day of employment.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. (Section 19.5, number 2)
Report comments
Two staff did not have five-year employment history verification on file prior to the first day of employment. Ensure all Background Screening is completed and on file on or before the first day of employment.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-08
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers.
Report comments
Staff hired on 2-22-24 did not have an Attestation completed and on file until 2-27-24. Ensure the Attestation is completed and on file on or before the first day of employment.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-12
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Acknowledgement Form that was not completed on or before first date of employment. [Staff hired on 2-22-24 did not complete an Acknowledgement Form until 2-27-24]. (Section 19.4, number 1)
Report comments
Ensure the Acknowledgement Form is completed and on file on or before the first day of employment.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-14
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous location accessible to custodial parents or legal guardians. (Section 7, number 1)
Report comments
A schedule was not posted in the VPK-A classroom and the 2's-4's (EC) classroom. Ensure the capacity is posted in both classrooms. Not Monitored Comments There are no young infants currently enrolled.
Correction status
Due by June 17, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 22 - Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20)
Official code
22-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The childrens center failed to post an evacuation diagram for emergencies in [2] classroom(s). (Section 14.3, number 4)
Report comments
An evacuation diagram was not posted in the VPK-A classroom and the 2's-4's (EC) classroom. Ensure the evacuation diagram is posted in both classrooms.
Correction status
Due by June 17, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 26 - Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
26-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids.
Report comments
Three staff did not have an Exposure Control Plan on file on or before the first day of hire. Ensure the Exposure Control Plan is completed on or before the first day of employment.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31)
Official code
55-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The childrens center failed to post the room capacity in each room of the childrens center. (Section 1, number 1)
Report comments
The capacity was not posted in the VPK-A classroom or in the 2's-4s (EC) classroom. Ensure the capacity is posted in both classrooms.
Correction status
Due by June 17, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 82 - Capacity: X X (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 Capacity, Page 10)
The childrens center did not have proof of a current approved annual food service inspection.
Correction / follow-up note
The center did not have an approved Food Service inspection as of 1-8-24. Correct all violations noted on the Food Service inspection and contact the Inspector for a Re-Inspection. Submit a copy of the approved Food Service inspection to the License Board office upon receipt. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by January 23, 2024
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 56 - Health Inspection(s)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room.
Correction / follow-up note
Staff hired on 8-7-23 did not complete Infant/Toddler training by 11-7-23. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Record Summary completes the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is completed.
Correction status
Due by January 4, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-08
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The childrens center did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in Fire Extinguisher Training.
Report comments
Staff transferred from another location did not complete Fire Extinguisher Training for the current site. The training was completed during the inspection. Ensure all staff have current Fire Extinguisher Training on file, especially when transferring from other sites.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-19
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [8] records with incomplete information.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information has been obtained and is now on file.
Correction status
Due by January 4, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain an updated DH680 Immunization form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by January 4, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-11
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records where documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September was not available.
Correction / follow-up note
One parent did not receive the Distracted Adult brochure during the month of September 2023. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures all parents will receive the brochure as required by law. The annual inspection of 77 children's records was conducted; 68 records were in compliance.
Correction status
Due by January 4, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-20
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The hand washing sink in the [Toddler classroom] does not have hot and cold running water. [Hot water was not available at the diapering sink].
Correction / follow-up note
Ensure hot water is made available at the diapering sink in the Toddler classroom. Submit proof to the License Board office the water temperature does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Correction status
Due by January 4, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C.
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was no labeled container provided for storage of dirty toys and play materials. [The Toddler classroom was missing a labeled container for dirty toys].
Report comments
A labeled container for dirty toys and materials was provided for the Toddler classroom during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 54 - Infant Toys/Equipment Cleaned/Sanitized Daily VI. H.
Official code
54-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids.
Report comments
Staff who transferred from another site did not have a current, signed and dated Exposure Control Plan on file. Staff completed the form during the inspection. Ensure the Exposure Control Plan is completed on or before the first day of hire.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
Official code
55-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The childrens center did not have proof of a current approved annual food service inspection.
Correction / follow-up note
The center did not have an approved Food Inspection on file as of 11-20-23. The Food Inspector is due to return on 1-8-24 to conduct a Re-Inspection. Submit a copy of the approved Food Service inspection to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by January 12, 2024
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 56 - Health Inspection(s)
Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred.
Report comments
The children's center did not produce an incident/accident report, or have the child's parent sign it. Child is no longer at the school. A lack of an Incident/Accident report is substantiated.
As a mandated reporter, the owner operator, employee, volunteer or substitute failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required in Section 39.201 Florida Statutes.
Correction / follow-up note
The center management failed to report to the proper authorities after two teachers brought concerns of suspected abuse observed in a classroom to their attention. Please submit a detailed plan on how the center will ensure proper procedures are followed and proper agencies contacted with in required timelines. Submit plan by due date. This violation will result in administrative action
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2023
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REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT - 10 - Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C.
Official code
10-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child Care Personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive demeaning or intimidating in nature.
Inspector notes
A center employee grabbed a child by the wrist causing the child to cry and go to another teacher for comfort, that teacher and a second teacher in the room observed a red mark and finger prints on the child's wrist. The incident was reported to the director and the staff member was shortly after the incident terminated from the organization.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT - 10 - Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C.
Official code
10-04
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred.
Correction / follow-up note
The center failed to obtain signature the day of the incident from the parent or person responsible for picking child up on the day of occurrence. The report was rewritten and that copy given to parent to sign. Technical assistance was given regarding changing the content of the report and accurately notifying parents of incidents involving their children. Please have staff responsible for writing reports review the center regulations concerning incident reporting and time restraints for obtaining signatures. Please submit plan by due date
The childrens center did not have documentation training transcript of the required training. (Section 18.4)
Correction / follow-up note
Staff hired on 3-1-23 did not have a training transcript on file. Obtain a copy of the training transcript and submit to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by June 12, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for[1]child care personnel or volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month who did not complete the 10 hours of in-service training for the previous fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. (Section 18.6, number 1)
Correction / follow-up note
Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete 10 hours of in-service training. Submit copies of the in-service hours to the License Board office upon completion.
Correction status
Due by June 15, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
12-10
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [14] records where documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September was not available.
Correction / follow-up note
The center did not distribute the Distracted Adult brochure to parents of children enrolled during the month of April 2023. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Distracted Adult brochure will be distributed to all parents of children enrolled as required by law. A random sample of five children's records and nine toddler records were inspected; 0 records were in compliance. Technical assistance was given in this area.
Correction status
Due by June 15, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-20
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [missing signatures on the Log for 2-26-23, 4-6-23, 4-26-23, 5-18-23, 5-30-23, 5-31-23, and 6-1-23].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Closing Log will be signed and dated daily, verifying that all children have left the premises. Technical assistance was given in this area. Not Monitored Comments There were no medications for any of the children currently enrolled.
Correction status
Due by June 9, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
Official code
17-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no labeled container provided for storage of dirty toys and play materials. [The container for dirty toys in the Toddler classroom was not labeled].
Report comments
Ensure the container for dirty toys and play materials is labeled.
Correction status
Due by June 9, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 54 - Infant Toys/Equipment Cleaned/Sanitized Daily VI. H. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
Official code
54-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
Report comments
Two staff did not have a Refresher Training for the Exposure Control Plan on file prior to the expiration date. Staff completed the Exposure Control Plan on 1-10-23 but did not complete the Refresher Training until 2-2 23. Ensure the required training is completed annually, on or before the date previously completed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31)
Official code
55-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A potentially harmful item [unknown cleaning solution]was not labeled as required. (Section 10, number 4)
Inspector notes
An unlabeled spray bottle containing a green cleaning solution was observed in the Toddler classroom above the diaper changing area. Ensure the spray bottle is appropriately labeled.
Correction status
Due by June 9, 2023
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
60-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center refrigerator/freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer.
Correction / follow-up note
There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the EC3 classroom. Obtain a thermometer and ensure the temperature does not exceed 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Correction status
Due by June 12, 2023
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 79 - Food Service (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42)
Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [mixed age ] group of children as evidenced by [on 6/1/23 at 11AM, a staff member was observed laying on the floor of the classroom covered up with her eyes closed with four children in care].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a plan ensuring that all staff understand their responsibilities of supervision. Include a signature page from all current staff. If the staff member that was in the classroom remains on staff, that staff member must complete a training regarding supervision. Include in the plan how supervision will be monitored by administrative staff.
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for verifying employment history and background screenings for new staff members?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that there have been multiple instances where required employment history verifications or background screening documentation were missing from personnel files. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that all staff meet hiring and background check requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy for ensuring that napping areas remain clear and that items are stored safely away from children's cots?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted that items were stored on top of stacked cots in a classroom. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains safe and sanitary sleeping environments for children.
Context
The specific instance mentioned in the report was corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you train staff on appropriate ways to interact with children and manage challenging behaviors in the classroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show repeated concerns regarding staff interactions with children and the use of appropriate disciplinary practices. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to positive guidance and staff training.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that attendance logs are accurately maintained and that all children are accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate repeated issues with maintaining complete and accurate attendance records, including the daily closing log. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors child attendance and ensures all children are accounted for.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff are always providing direct supervision to children, especially during transitions or busy times of the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted instances where staff were not providing direct supervision to children. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedures for maintaining active supervision at all times.