The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[the months of August, November, January and February]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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The facility did not complete fire drills in the months of August, November, January and February. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fir ... [truncated]
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Due by June 18, 2026
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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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 There are several staff members missing clearinghouse background screening.
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Due by April 17, 2025
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [There was no fire drill conducted for the months of February or March.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
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C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3 ... [truncated]
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Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-07
Low concern: Administrative posting
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The facility's menu was not [ was not planned, was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
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The facility does not have menus posted. (See supplemental)
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Due by May 5, 2025
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
Official code
26-01
Medium concern: Staff training
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Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
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3.2 Training Courses A. Notwithstanding the exemption from completing child care training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person child care training courses as evidenced by successful completion of the competency examination offered by DCF or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on the Depar ... [truncated]
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR]
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The facility bathrooms were not cleaned, sanitized or disinfected.
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Due by July 10, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Pages 23-24)
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20-11
Higher concern: Child guidance
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The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
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There were several employees missing Child abuse and neglect reporting forms.
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Due by July 10, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
Official code
37-04
Higher concern: Background screening
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Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
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Several staff files are missing BGS and have not been completed through the clearinghouse.
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Due by July 10, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
Official code
38-02
Questions to ask
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
What is the current process for ensuring all staff members have completed their required background screening documentation?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that background screening documentation for staff has been an area of focus in past inspection reports.
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Finding-specific
Can you explain the training and onboarding process for new staff to ensure they meet all supervision requirements before working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted a finding regarding the completion of required training for personnel.
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Finding-specific
How does the center track and maintain records for emergency drills to ensure they are completed consistently throughout the year?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that emergency preparedness and the documentation of fire drills have been identified as topics in multiple reports.
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General question
What is the daily routine for cleaning and sanitizing the facility's restrooms and common areas?
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Why ask this
Understanding the cleaning schedule helps parents feel confident about the hygiene standards maintained in the environment where children spend their day.
General question
How are parents kept informed about the daily activities and menus provided for the children?
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Why ask this
Regular communication about meals and activities ensures that families are well-connected to the daily care and nutrition provided at the center.