Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Respondent: AGAPE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC., D/B/A AGAPE CHILDCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES
Judges: EDWARD T. BAUER
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Locations: Jacksonville, Florida
Filed: Oct. 18, 2013
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, October 20, 2014.
Latest Update: Jan. 09, 2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
To: Agape Investment Group Inc Certified Mail: 7012 3050 0002 0680 7779
d/b/a Agape Childcare and Family Semvices Return Recelpt Requested
642688 US Highway 4
Gallahan, FL 32011
YOU ARE.HEREBY NOTIFIED.the Department has imposed a Civil Penalty in'the amount of
One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($160.00) and REVOCATION OF THE CHILD CARE LICENSE. The
Dapartment's authority and grounds to impoge this sanction are explained below:
1. The Department of Children ahd Familias is authorized by ‘section 402.310, Florida
Statutes, to sanction Agape Investment Group Inc d/b/a Agapa Childcare and Family Services for
violations of child care licensing standards in|sections 402.301 — 402.319, Florida Statutes, and chapter
65C-22, Florida Administrative Code.
2. Agapa Investment Group Ing Is licensed under chapter 402, Florida Statutes, and
chapter 65C-22, Florids Administrative Code} to operate a child care facility known as Agape Childcare
and Family Services License #CO4NA0043)located at 42588 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32041.
The facility license is currently a REGULAR License.
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3. During a Routine Inspection cpnducted on August 8, 2073 DCF Licensing Counselor
Tracey Flanders, observed:
There waa evidence of rodent or vermin Infestation observed. Counselor observed a roach In the
blue garbage can in the kitchen and inside of a light fixture in the preschool bathroom.
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4. The foregoing facts violate Florida Administrative Code 66C-22.002(1)(a) which states:
All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and fram vermin
Infestation,
5. The violation described above is Clase II violation of child care licensing standards, It
Is the facllity’s ninth (9") Class ill violation of Child Gare Facility Standards Classifications Summary
#14 Facility. Environment within a two-year period. The same violation was previously cited on April 5,
2072, April 20, 2012 and May 14, 2012 all resulting in technical assistance. The facility was cited again
on May 24, 2012 violation resulting in an Administrative Complaint for Thirty Dollars ($30.00) par day
for one (1) day and again on August 9, 2012 with an Administrative Complaint of Forty Dotlars ($40.00)
par day for one (4) day and placing the child care license on PROBATIONARY status and again on
October 8, 2012 resulting in an Administrative Complaint for Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per day for one (1)
day and SUSPENSION of the child care li¢anse for thres (3) business days and again on October
30, 2012 resulting in an Administrative Complaint of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per day for ane (1) day and
REVOCATION of the child care license and January 15, 2013 for the elghth (8) violation is One
Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per day for one (1) day and REVOGATION of the child care license. The
fine imposed for this ninth (8") violation ia Fifty. Dollars ($60.00) per day for one (1) day and
Violation 2
6. During a Routine Inspection conducted on August 6, 2013 DCF Licensing Counselor
Tracey Flanders, observed;
A cleaning supply was accessible to children. Counselor observed bleach, raid, hydro peroxide
and lemon scrub under an unlocked cablhet In the Infant bathroom. Counselor also observed 4
bottle of blaach water in the infant room fathroom that wae not labeled.
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7. The foregoing facts violate Florida Administrative Code 68C-22.002(1)(d)(f) which
states: All areas and eurfaces accessible td children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous
materials.
(f) All potentially harmful items Including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxle, and
hazardous materials must be fabeled. These items, Including knives, sharp tools, and other potentially
dangerous hazards, shall either be stored ina locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a child’s
reach.
8. The violation described above Is 4 Glass fl violation of child care licensing standards. It is
the facility's sacond (2) Class Hl violation of Child Care Facility Standards Claasifications Summary
#165 Toxic Substances and Hazardous Materials within a two-year period. The same violation was
technical assistance and administrative waming. The fine
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previously cited on March 6, 2013 resulting
imposed for this violation is Fifty Dollars ($
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9. During a Routine Inspection nducted on August 8, 2013 per Licensing Counselor
Tracey Fisndors, abserved:
Counselor observed that the multi-colored Jungle gym on the amall playground was cracked and
requested the broken swing be moved preschool playground. —
10. The -foregoing facts violate Flprida Administrative Code 66C-22.002(9){b)(1-2) (which
atatea: A child care facility shell provide an Maintain equipment and play activities suitable to. each
child's age and development. All playground equipment shall be securely anchored, unless portable or
stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe condition, and placed to ensure safe usaga by
the children, Maintenance shall include chedks at least every other month, of all supports above and
below the ground and all connectors, and mpving parts.
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Please note that a request for an administrative hearing must comply with saction 120. -668(2}{c), Florida
Statutes, and Rules 28-106,201(2), Florida ‘Administrative Coda. Those provisions require a petition for
administrative hearing to Include:
(a) The name and address of each agency affected and.each
agency's fila of Identification number, # known:
(b) Tha name, address, and telephone numbar-of the petitioner; the
fame, address, and lalaphona Humber of the petitioner's
11, The violatlon described above Is # Claas Il violation of child care Icansing standards. {tls
the facitity’s second (2) Class I! Violation #f Child Gare Facility Standards Classifications Summary
#40 Qutdoor: Equipment wilhin.a two-year period. The. aame violation was previously cited on April 5,
2012 rasuiting | In technical atsistance and sinistral warming, ‘The fine imposed for this violation Is
Fifty Dollars ($60.00),
If you do nat wish to contest the findings of this adminiatralive complaint, please submit a cashlar’s
chack or money onfer mada payable to
‘Care Reguirtion Office, 6920 Arlingfon Expressway, P.O. Box 2417, Jacksonville, FL 32234
Florida Department of Children and Familles, Child
Hf you wish to contest the findings of thls administrative complaint and/or the sanctions Imposed you may
do so as provided in the notification of rights below,
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.CONTESI THE DECISION. ‘YOUR REQUEST FOR AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING MUST BE IN|WRITING AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE
DEPARTMENT WITHIN 21 DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT.OF THIS NOTICE. FAILURE TO REQUEST. AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING WITHIN THEI21 DAYS PROVIDED SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF
THE RIGHT TO A HEARING, -
You may submit your request for an adminietralive heating to the Department at the following addresses:
Oavid Tucker Gregory D. Venz, Agency Clark
Chief Legal Counsel Department of Chikdren & Femilles
Department of Children & Families Office of the General Counssi
P.O. Box 2417 1323 Winewood Bivd., Bldg. 4, Suite 407
Jacksonville, FL, 92231-0083 Tallahessee, FL 32301
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Docket for Case No: 13-004127
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Mar. 24, 2015 |
Transmittal letter from Claudia Llado forwarding Petitioner's Proposed Exhibits lettered A-F to Petitioner.
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Oct. 20, 2014 |
Order Closing Files and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 16, 2014 |
Petitioner's Response to Order to Show Cause filed.
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Oct. 07, 2014 |
Order to Show Cause.
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Jul. 24, 2014 |
Amended Order Cancelling Final Hearing and Placing Case in Abeyance (parties to advise status by November 21, 2014).
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Jul. 24, 2014 |
Order Canceling Final Hearing and Placing Case in Abeyance (parties to advise status by November 21, 2014).
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Jul. 22, 2014 |
Order to Show Cause.
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Jul. 21, 2014 |
Petitioner's Motion to Abate Proceedings Pending Resolution of Appeal in DOAH Case 13-1686 filed.
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Jul. 21, 2014 |
Petitioner's Notice of Filing Witness List and Exhibits filed (exhibits not available for viewing). |
Jul. 21, 2014 |
Petitioner's Notice of Filing Witness List and (Proposed) Exhibits (filed in Case No. 13-004127).
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Jul. 18, 2014 |
(Petitoner's) Notice of Filing Correct Adminsitrative Complaint (filed in Case No. 14-002797).
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Jul. 03, 2014 |
Notice of Transfer.
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Jun. 19, 2014 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 14-2797).
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Jun. 10, 2014 |
Order Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for July 25, 2014; 9:30 a.m.; Jacksonville, FL).
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Jun. 10, 2014 |
Notice of Transfer.
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Jun. 09, 2014 |
Order Granting Motion to Withdraw.
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Jun. 06, 2014 |
Status Report filed.
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May 30, 2014 |
Amended Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Respondent's Qualified Representative filed.
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May 30, 2014 |
Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Respondent's Qualified Representative filed.
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May 07, 2014 |
Order Canceling Hearing (parties to advise status by June 6, 2014).
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May 07, 2014 |
(Respondent's) Unopposed Motion to Cancel Final Hearing Pending New Case Being Filed filed.
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Apr. 18, 2014 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 14-1477).
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Apr. 02, 2014 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (of Michael Blanc; filed in Case No. 13-004127).
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Mar. 19, 2014 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for May 22, 2014; 9:30 a.m.; Jacksonville, FL).
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Mar. 17, 2014 |
Joint Motion to Reschedule Hearing (filed in Case No. 13-004127).
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Mar. 07, 2014 |
Notice of Taking of Deposition (of Michael Blanc; filed in Case No. 13-004127).
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Mar. 05, 2014 |
(Petitioner's) Amended Notice of Unavailability (filed in Case No. 13-004127).
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Mar. 05, 2014 |
(Respondent's) Notice of Unavailability (filed in Case No. 13-004127).
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Jan. 08, 2014 |
Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories to Respondent filed.
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Jan. 08, 2014 |
Petitioner's Certificate of Filing First Set of Interrogatories filed.
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Jan. 06, 2014 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for March 26, 2014; 9:30 a.m.; Jacksonville, FL).
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Jan. 03, 2014 |
Unopposed Motion for Continuance (filed in Case No. 13-004127).
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Nov. 07, 2013 |
Order Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for January 15, 2014; 9:30 a.m.; Jacksonville, FL).
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Nov. 07, 2013 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 13-2520 and 13-4127).
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Nov. 06, 2013 |
Order Accepting Qualified Representative.
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Oct. 30, 2013 |
Unopposed Motion for Jamison Jessup to Serve as Qualified Representative for Respondent filed.
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Oct. 25, 2013 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Oct. 18, 2013 |
Initial Order.
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Oct. 18, 2013 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Oct. 18, 2013 |
Petition to Request Administrative Hearing filed.
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Oct. 18, 2013 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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