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DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES vs MAKE A DIFFERENCE OUTREACH CENTER, INC., OWNER OF MIRACLE YEARS CHILDCARE CENTER I, 11-001677 (2011)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 11-001677 Visitors: 22
Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Respondent: MAKE A DIFFERENCE OUTREACH CENTER, INC., OWNER OF MIRACLE YEARS CHILDCARE CENTER I
Judges: BARBARA J. STAROS
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Apr. 05, 2011
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Certified Mail 7006 0100 0003 1070 1040 Return Receipt Requested DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, Petitioner, v. ADMINISTRATIVE FINE and INTENT TO TERMINATE GOLD SEAL DESIGNATION LICENSE NO. C02LEQ307 Make A Difference Outreach Center, Inc. Owner of Miracle Years Childcare Center I 2403 West Tharpe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32303 Respondent ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, Department of Children and Family Services, by and through its undersigned counsel; files this Administrative Complaint against Respondent, Miracle Years Childcare Center I, to impose a fine in the amount of $ 100.00. Payment of this fine can be made directly to the Department of Children and Family Services, Child Care Licensing, 2383 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, and must be paid within 21 days of receipt of this notice, unless you request a hearing. A uniform system of procedures to impose disciplinary sanctions for violations of Sections 402.301-402.319, Florida Statutes, and Rule 65C-22, Florid Administrative Code, was created in 2008. In accordance with Sections 402.281 and 402.310, Florida Statutes, and the progressive disciplinary sanctions set forth by Rule and Statute, the Department must revoke your Gold Seal designation in accordance with procedures prescribed in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. The Department hereby notifies you of the intent to terminate the Gold Seal designation of your child care facility in 21 days from the service of this notification. The imposition of this change in status is based upon the violation cited on the Child Care Facility Complaint Report dated December 27, 2010. The respondent, by and through specific actions, left a child unattended in a portable classroom, which constitutes a Class 1 violation. As grounds for the imposition of these penalties, the Department states as follows: 1. The State of Florida, Department of Children and Family Services, has jurisdiction over Respondent by virtue of the provisions of Sections 402.301-402.319, Florida Statutes. 2. The Respondent is licensed to operate as a child care facility in compliance with Section 402.301, Florida Statutes, and Rule 65C-22, Florida Administrative Code. 3. Respondent committed a violation of Rule 65C-22.001(5) , Florida Administrative Code, regarding failure to maintain direct supervision in that a child was unknowingly left unattended in a portable classroom on December 21, 2010. 4. A Notice of Administrative Action was issued on December 27, 2010. 5. The above-referenced violation constitutes grounds to levy this civil penalty pursuant to Sections 402.310, Florida Statutes, in that the conduct of Respondent constitutes a violation of the minimum standards, rules, and regulations for operation of a child care facility. 6. IF YOU BELJEVE THE DEPARTMENT’S DECISION IS IN ERROR, YOU MAY REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING TO CONTEST THE DECISION. YOUR REQUEST FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 21 DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE. FAILURE TO REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING WITHIN THE 21 DAYS PROVIDED SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO A HEARING. You may submit your request for an administrative hearing to the Department at the following address: Department of Children and Families Assistant Regional Counsel 2383 Phillips Road Tallahassee, FL 32308 Please note that a request for an administrative hearing must comply with Section 120,569(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2008), and Rule 28-106.201(2), Florida Administrative Code. Those provisions, when read together, require a petition for administrative hearing to include: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known, (b) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material facts. If there are none, the petition must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action; (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action; and (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action. Section 120.569, Florida Statutes, and Rule 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code, require that a petition be dismissed if it is not in substantial compliance with the requirements above. Mediation as described in Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, may be available if agreed to by all parties, and on such terms as agreed to by all parties. The right to an administrative proceeding is not affected when mediation does not result in a settlement. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished by Certified U.S. Mail the Kh day of we. a , 2011, to: Miracle Years Childcare Center I 2403 West Tharpe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32303 REBECCA KAPUSTA Florida Bar No. 0137707 Assistant Regional Counsel Department of Children and Family Services 2383 Phillips Road Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 488-4310

Docket for Case No: 11-001677
Issue Date Proceedings
Jan. 11, 2012 Order Relinquishing Jurisdiction and Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
Jan. 09, 2012 Stipulation and Consent Order filed.
Dec. 09, 2011 Respondent's Response to the Order Continuing Final Hearing filed.
Nov. 28, 2011 Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by December 12, 2011).
Nov. 28, 2011 Petitioner's Response to Respondent's Motion to Continue filed.
Nov. 22, 2011 Respondent's Motion to Continue Final Hearing Date Requesting Sufficient Additional Time to Complete Discovery filed.
Nov. 04, 2011 Petitioner's Response to Respondent's Second Request to Produce filed.
Oct. 11, 2011 Order Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for December 2, 2011; 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
Sep. 21, 2011 Petitioner's Response to Respondent's Second Request to Produce filed.
Sep. 21, 2011 Amended Notice of Appearance (Paul Rowell) filed.
Sep. 21, 2011 Notice of Appearance (Paul Rowell) filed.
Sep. 07, 2011 Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by September 27, 2011).
Sep. 06, 2011 Respondent's Unopposed Motion to Continue Final Hearing Date Requesting Sufficient Additional Time to Complete Discovery filed.
Jul. 26, 2011 Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for September 27 and 28, 2011; 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
Jul. 25, 2011 Respondent's Unopposed Motion to Continue Final Hearing Date Requesting Additional Time to Complete Remaining Discovery Tasks by the Taking of Depositions filed.
Jun. 29, 2011 Order Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for August 2 and 3, 2011; 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
May 24, 2011 Respondents Notice of Filing Corrected Certificate of Service filed.
May 24, 2011 Respondents Amended Motion to Continue Final Hearing Date Requesting Sufficient Additional Time to Complete Discovery filed.
May 23, 2011 Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by June 24, 2011).
May 23, 2011 Respondent's First Request to Produce filed.
May 23, 2011 Respondent's Notice of Service of First Interrogatories Upon the Petitioner filed.
May 20, 2011 Respondent's Unopposed Motion to Continue Hearing filed.
May 19, 2011 Notice of Appearance (H. Bisbee) filed.
May 11, 2011 Petitioner's Witness List filed.
Apr. 14, 2011 Unilateral Response to Initial Order filed.
Apr. 14, 2011 Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
Apr. 14, 2011 Notice of Hearing (hearing set for June 1 and 2, 2011; 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
Apr. 12, 2011 Respondent's Response to Initial Order filed.
Apr. 05, 2011 Initial Order.
Apr. 05, 2011 Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
Apr. 05, 2011 Petition for Formal Hearing filed.
Apr. 05, 2011 Administrative Complaint filed.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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