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17-003844 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES vs FAMILY LEARNING CENTER (2017)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Jul. 06, 2017

Did Respondent, Family Learning Center (Family Learning), violate Florida Administrative Code Rule 65C- 22.006(4)(e)1. and 4. by not having documentation of level 2 background screening as alleged in the Administrative Complaint (Complaint)? If so, what penalty should be imposed?DCF proved second violation of level 2 background screening requirements by a child care facility. Fifty-dollar fine recommended.

16-006249 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES vs THE EARLY YEARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (2016)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Oct. 26, 2016

The issue in this matter is whether the Department of Children and Families should impose an administrative fine on Respondent.The Department failed to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that Respondent violated Florida Statutes and rules; administrative fine is not warranted.

15-005820 NIKKI HENDERSON, D/B/A HENDERSON FAMILY DAY CARE HOME vs DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (2015)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Oct. 15, 2015

Should the Petitioner, Nikki Henderson, d/b/a Henderson Family Day Care Home, be granted a license to operate a family day care home pursuant to section 402.313(3), Florida Statutes (2015)1/ because she does not satisfy the screening provisions of sections 402.305(2) and 402.3055?Ms. Henderson proved that she had sufficient moral character to get family day care license. She rebutted DCF's insufficent evidence. DCF relied upon hearsay investigative reports. Hearsay cannot support a finding of fact.

16-003965 BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER vs DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (2016)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Jul. 18, 2016

The issue is whether Petitioner's application for a license to operate a child care facility should be approved.Petitioner failed to demonstrate entitlement to license to operate child care facility; DCF produced evidence to show applicant was unfit.

15-003737 DADDY'S DAYCARE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, INC. vs DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (2015)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Jun. 29, 2015

May Respondent, Department of Children and Families (the Department), deny the application for a renewal license of the Petitioner, Daddy's Daycare Early Learning Academy, Inc. (Daddy's Daycare)?DCF proved owner of daycare injured child by dragging her across driveway. Facility had multi-year history of licensing violations. Clear & convincing evidence supported denying license renewal.

15-000622 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES vs NATASHA RICHARDSON, D/B/A RICHARDSON'S LEARNING ENRICHMENT CENTER (2015)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Feb. 06, 2015

The issue is whether Petitioner should impose a fine against Respondent for committing both a Class I and a Class II violation of child care licensing standards.Respondent, a child care facility licensed by Petitioner, committed both a Class I and a Class II violation and should be fined accordingly.

14-000606 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES vs THE EARLY YEARS CDC (2014)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Feb. 11, 2014

The issue in this case is whether the Department of Children and Families (DCF) should fine the Respondent for alleged violations in the operations of two child care centers in Lakeland.DCF proved several rule violations that supported fines totaling $475.

14-000605 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES vs THE EARLY YEARS CDC (2014)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Feb. 11, 2014

The issue in this case is whether the Department of Children and Families (DCF) should fine the Respondent for alleged violations in the operations of two child care centers in Lakeland.DCF proved several rule violations that supported fines totaling $475.

13-002051 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES vs MINI MIRACLES CHILDREN'S WORLD DAYCARE CENTER (2013)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Jun. 05, 2013

The issue presented in DOAH Case No. 13-2051 is whether the allegations of the Administrative Complaint filed by the Department of Children and Families (Petitioner) against Wanda Williams, owner and operator of Mini Miracles Children's World Daycare Center (Respondent), are correct, and, if so, what penalty should be imposed. The issue presented in DOAH Case No. 13-2798 is whether the Petitioner should approve the Respondent's application to renew the license to operate a child care facility.Child care facility license revoked.

13-002798 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES vs MINI MIRACLES CHILDREN'S WORLD DAYCARE CENTER (2013)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Jul. 24, 2013

The issue presented in DOAH Case No. 13-2051 is whether the allegations of the Administrative Complaint filed by the Department of Children and Families (Petitioner) against Wanda Williams, owner and operator of Mini Miracles Children's World Daycare Center (Respondent), are correct, and, if so, what penalty should be imposed. The issue presented in DOAH Case No. 13-2798 is whether the Petitioner should approve the Respondent's application to renew the license to operate a child care facility.Child care facility license revoked.

Cheryl Dianne Westmoreland