Latonya Bruce

“Complete files are needed for the following children: Child #1 needs an updated monthly feeding schedule, Child#5 and Child #6 needs sign parent permission for screen time and parent right to know.”

“Update CPR/FA certification”

“Ensure to submit the renewal application 60 days before license expiration.”

“Complete files are needed for the following children: Child #4 and Child #6 needs a health appraisal with immunization and blood lead test result. Child #1 needs parent right to know and screentime.”

“Updated radon test is needed.”

“OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline on October 15, 2024. An investigation began on February 8, 2025, and concluded on February 14, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because during other agencies interviews, two children stated Provider #1 has hit children; however, Provider #1 denies ever hitting any child.”

“Update feeding schedule for one child.”

“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 3, 2024, regarding not meeting the needs of the children and unsafe outdoor areas. An investigation began on June 24, 2024, and concluded on June 25, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for having an unsafe outdoor play area because during this investigation, LS [name withheld] observed broken toys, a wading pool with standing water, and floating toys on top of a small trampoline in the outdoor area. There is no evidence to substantiate that [name withheld] is not meeting the needs of the children because [name withheld] stated she cleans the children's faces when they get dirty.”

“Complete file is needed for Child #4 . Child #4 is needed a lead screening result.”

“Ensure child care space is free from hazard. Remove all cardboard boxes and other hazards from the living room and kitchen area. Send pictures”

“Tag the fire extinguisher”

“Purchase a foot activated diaper pail for diapering and a non- porous surface for diaper changes”

“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 3, 2023, regarding improper discipline, infant daily records, accident/ injury reports, not cutting food to prevent choking, not following an infant feeding statement, not keeping the home clean, hazard free, and in a safe condition, and sanitation. An investigation was conducted on January 17, 2023. The complaint is substantiated for accident/ injury reports because [name withheld] stated she verbally informs parents of minor injuries. This complaint is substantiated for sanitation because this specialist observed nap mats stored touching. This complaint is substantiated for not following an infant feeding statement because Child #3, an eight-month-old who began care on January 4, 2023, did not have an infant feeding schedule on file. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of improper feeding of infants, not keeping the home clean, hazard free, and in a safe condition, not cutting food to prevent choking, and improper discipline because [name withheld] denied these allegations, and this specialist did not observe a hazardous environment while speaking with [name withheld] in her home.”

“Provide a health appraisal with TB and a first aid certification for the non-emergency substitute.”

“Ensure to update the parent right to know log to include all children enrolled and who tours the home.”

“Remove the pressure gates from the child care space by the kitchen, bathroom and office.”

“Ensure the fire extinguisher is updated annually. Submit receipt.”

“Ensure to submit the renewal application 60 days before license expiration. Submit the renewal application to OCCL.”

“Child #3 needs an updated feeding schedule. Child #4 and Child #5 need lead results.”

“Ensure to document infant daily schedule to include feeding, sleeping, and diapering for Child #3.”

“Ensure to document all children's medication on an MAR. Child #3 needs a MAR for Destin and Gas Relief.”