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DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES vs NEW LIFE IN CHRIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC., D/B/A NEW IN CHRIST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 12-000520 (2012)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 12-000520 Visitors: 8
Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Respondent: NEW LIFE IN CHRIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC., D/B/A NEW IN CHRIST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Judges: E. GARY EARLY
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Locations: Jacksonville, Florida
Filed: Feb. 08, 2012
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

Latest Update: Jun. 27, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE MATTER OF Certified Mail 7011 0470 0002 3594 4056 A Civil Penalty Against Return Receipt Requested New Life in Christ Christian Church, Inc. d/b/a New Life in Christ Child Development Center 6225 Norwood Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32208 ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Department has imposed a Civil Penalty in the amount of Fifty Dollars ($50.00), against New Life in Christ Christian Church, Inc., d/b/a New Life in Christ Child Development Center. As grounds for the imposition of this penalty, the Department states the following: 4. The State of Florida, Department of Children and Families (DCF) has jurisdiction over this matter by virtue of the provisions of Sections 402.301 — 402.319, Florida Statutes. 2. The Respondent, New Life in Christ Christian Church, Inc., is licensed to operate New Life in Christ Child Development center - License #C04DU0312, located at 6225 Norwood Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32208, as a Child Care Facility in compliance with Chapter 402, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C), Rule 65C-22. Violation 3. During a routine inspection conducted on November 16, 2011, a DCF Licensing Counselor, Rebekah Caldwell, determined that: Cleaning supplies were accessible to the children in care, in that a bottle of “Pine Sol’ and a can of “Comet” were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom. 4. FAC Rule 65C-22.002(1)(d), states, all potentially harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials must be labeled. These items as well as knives and sharp tools and other potentially dangerous hazards, shall be stored in a locked container or locked area that is inaccessible to children. Pursuant to the Florida Administrative Code Rule 65C-22.002(1)(d), this is a Class 2 violation. This same Class Filed February 8, 2012 9:26 AM Division of Administrative Hearings 2 violation was previously cited on July 22, 2011. Pursuant to the Child Care Facility Standards Classification Summary, CF-FSP Form 5316, Item #15-Toxic Substances and Hazardous Materials, the fine for this second Class 2 violation is $50.00. 5. The above referenced violation constitutes grounds to levy this Civil Penalty pursuant to ss.402.310(1)(a) and 402.310(4), Florida Statutes as the above referenced conduct of Respondent constitutes a violation of the minimum standards, rules and regulations for the operation of a Child Care Facility. 6. Payment of money order or cashier’s check for this fine can be made directly to the Department of Children and Family Services. The mailing address is: 5920 Arlington Expressway, P.O, Box 2417, Jacksonville, FL. 32231, Attention: Child Care Licensure. 7. Failure to pay the fine imposed in this Administrative Complaint will result in an automatic non-renewal of the license referenced above. NOTICE OF RIGHTS NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER CHAPTER 120, FLORIDA STATUTES IF YOU BELIEVE 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 24 CALENDAR 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 addresses: David Tucker Gregory D. Venz, Agency Clerk Chief Legal Counsel Department of Children & Families Department of Children & Families Office of the General Counsel P.O. Box 2417 1323 Winewood Bivd., Bldg. 1, Suite 407 Jacksonville, FL. 32231-0083 Tallahassee, FL. 32301 Please note that a request for an administrative hearing must comply with section 120.569(2) (c), Florida Statutes, and Rules 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(4), Florida Administrative Code, require that a petition to be dismissed if it is not in substantial compliance with the requirements above. Pursuant to section 120.573, Florida Statutes, the Department advises that formal mediation is not available for this administrative complaint. However, the Department may consider proposals to resolve the complaint without a formal hearing. ORIDA, DEPART: y) T OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Pamela hip 4 Safety Program Manager CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE | HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished by U.S. Certified Mail, 7011 0470 0002 3594 4056 Return Receipt Requested, in accordance with ss. 120.60(3), Florida Statutes (2005), this [2 y of December, 2011. STATE _OF FLORIDA, “ct MENT OF CHISDREN & FAMILIES afety Program Manager THIS WILL CERTIFY that a copy of Administraoti Va C Onplaint — was served upon_.. Step bh an } S Malhenest o New Life tn Christ , Fhehah (hldwell_s 145 _anrilen | [tole Owner/Provider/Director Signature hei. WrinAont Date Y, G/ Ih oe Dae owe eS een af om at wero on CARE wens per

Docket for Case No: 12-000520
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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