Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: May 01, 2020
Did Respondent, Kiddie Island, LLC (Kiddie Island), commit child abuse or neglect as defined in chapter 39 or 827 of the 2019 Florida Statutes and therefore violate the standards of sections 402.301 through 402.319 of the Florida Statutes, as implemented by section 8.2(A) of the Child Care Facility Handbook (Handbook) of Petitioner, Department of Children and Families (Department)?1 If so, what is the proper sanction? Did Kiddie Island fail to report suspected child abuse as required by section 39.201, as implemented by section 8.2(B) of the Handbook? If so, what is the proper sanction?To impose sanctions DCF must prove violation with clear & convincing evidence. DCF did not prove child abuse by provider. "Abuse" is more than improper care. Alleged abuse must cause or be likely to cause significant impairment to physical health.
