Petitioner: LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL
Respondent: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Judges: DANIEL M. KILBRIDE
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Filed: May 28, 2004
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, August 13, 2004.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
IN THE MATTER OF
A Civil Penalty Against
Little Angels Preschool
10006 Portale Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32825
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Department has imposed a Civil Penalty in the
amount of $500.00. As grounds for the imposition of this penalty, the Department states
the following:
1, The Department of Children and Families, State of Florida, has jurisdiction over
Respondent by virtue of the provisions of sections 402.301- 402.319, Florida
Statutes.
2. The Respondent, Antoun Rahbany., dba Little Angels Preschool, was licensed on
license #CO7OR0311, issued on December 19, 2003, to operate Little Angels
Preschool, 10006 Portale Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32825, as a Child Care facility in
accordance with Chapter 402, Florida Statutes, and Florida Administrative Code,
Rule 65C-22.
3. Respondent committed violations of Rule 65C-22.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative
Code, with respect to direct supervision. During a complaint investigation, it was
learned that an infant rolled off the changing table when an employee reached for
the diaper wipes on the overhead shelf. The complaint report is attached as “Exhibit
A.” For the violation of direct supervision, the department imposes an administrative
fine at a Class | ievel of $500.00. This fine is imposed in accordance with Section
402.310(1)(a), Florida Statutes.
4. The above referenced violations constitute grounds to levy this Civil Penalty
pursuant to s. 402.310(1)(a), F. S., in that the above referenced conduct of
Respondent constitutes a violation of the minimum standards, rules and regulations
for the operation of a Child Care Facility.
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PAYMENT OF FINE, IF NOT CONTESTED
Payment of this fine can be n-ane directly to the Department of Children and Family
Services. The mailing address is Department of Children and Families; District 7
Licensing Office; 400 West Robinson Street; Suite S812; Orlando, Florida 32801:
Attention: Child Care Licensure
STATEMENT OF RIGHTS
Please be advised that you have the right to contest this Civil Penalty through an
administrative hearing pursuant to Section 120.57, Florida Statutes, but that you have
no more than twenty-one (21) days from the date the Administrative Compiaint is
received to initiate this forma! review. To initiate this formal review process, a petition
for formal hearing must be received by the following individuals within the twenty-one
(21) day time frame:
Phil Penley, Support Services Director Paul Flounlacker, Agency Clerk
Department of Children and Families Department of Children and Families
District 7 Legal Department, S-1106 Office of the General Counsel
400 West Robinson Street 1317 Winewood Blva., Bidg. 2. #204
Orlando, Florida 32801-9425 Tallahassee, Florida 32301
No later than fifteen (15) days after receipt of your written request for a formal hearing,
the request for a hearing shall be granted or denied. Absent the consent of all parties,
the hearing will not commence on less than fourteen (14) days’ notice.
Finally, in accordance with s. 120.57(b)(4), Florida Statutes (1996), all parties to this
cause have the opportunity to respond, to present evidence and argument of all issues
involved, to conduct cross-examination and submit evidence, to submit proposed
findings of fact and order, to file exceptions to any order of a hearing officer's
recommended order, and to represented by counsel (at your expense). In addition, you
have the right to have subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum issued. Your request for
an administrative hearing must conform to the requirement of Florida Administrative
Code, Rule 28-106.201 or Rule 28-106.301 and must State what issues and material
facts you dispute, or it will be dismissed,
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FAILURE TO DISPUTE MATERIAL ISSUES OF FACT IN YOUR REQUEST FOR A
HEARING MAY BE TREATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
AS AN ELECTION BY YOU FOR THE INFORMAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER S.
120.57(2), FLORIDA STATUTES (2000).
Phil Penley, Central Zone Support Services
Director
ERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy hereof was sent to Antoun Rahbany, Little Angels
Preschool,10006 Portale Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32825, by U.S. Certified Mail, Return
Receipt Requested, Certificate # 7003 1680 0001 8927 5988 and by U.S. Regular Mail,
in accordance with s. 120.60(3), Florida Statutes (2000), this y th. day of May,
2004.
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Bery! Thompson-McClary
Licensing Attorney
Florida Bar No. 365432
400 West Robinson Street, S-1106
Orlando, Florida 32801
(407) 245-0530
Docket for Case No: 04-001904
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Aug. 16, 2004 |
Letter to Judge Kilbride from B. Thomas-McClary advising that there is no further need for the hearing scheduled for August 17, 2004 (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 13, 2004 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Aug. 12, 2004 |
Joint Stipulation and Settlement Agreement (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 18, 2004 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jun. 11, 2004 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jun. 11, 2004 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for August 17, 2004; 1:00 p.m.; Orlando, FL).
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Jun. 10, 2004 |
Respondent`s and Petitioner`s Joint Response to Initial Order (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Jun. 01, 2004 |
Initial Order.
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May 28, 2004 |
Request for Administrative Hearing filed.
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May 28, 2004 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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May 28, 2004 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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