Petitioner: TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER
Respondent: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Judges: ROBERT E. MEALE
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Locations: Boca Raton, Florida
Filed: Dec. 20, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, January 23, 2001.
Latest Update: Dec. 26, 2024
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Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Tutor Time Learning Systems, Inc. COLLIER COUNTY
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT 0 Z 6 / &
Nature of the Case
; 1. This case arises from the child care facility's failure to comply with Chapter
_ 402, Florida Statutes; Rule 65C-22.001 (5)(a), Florida Administrative Code with respect
to direct supervision; Rule 65C-22.004 (1)(a), with respect to TB tests; and Rule 65C-
22.002 (8)(b)(2) Florida Administrative Code, with respect to sanitary diapering.
___ 2, This is an administrative action for imposition of civil penalties per known
incidents of occurrence as authorized in Chapter 402.310, Florida Statutes.
3. The State of Florida, Department of Children and Families is the
administrative agency of the State of Florida charged with the duty to enforce and
administer the provisions of Chapter 402 Florida Statutes.
4, On July 12, 1999, Amy Harmon, identifying herself as the director of Tutor
Time Child Care Learning Center, made application to the Department to operate a
child care facility known as Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center at 1275 Airport
Road South, Naples, Florida, 34104. On July 30, 1999, the Department issued a
provisional license, certificate #086434, effective July 31, 1999 to January 31, 2000. A
subsequent second provisional license was issued effective January 31, 2000 to July
31, 2000. On August 16, 2000, the Department denied the facility's application for
relicensure. On September 5, 2000, the Department received a timely request for
hearing. Pursuant to section 120.60 (4) Florida Statutes, the facility continues to
operate as a licensed facility subject to the requirements of Chapter 402 and 435
Florida Statutes and Rule 65C-22 Florida Administrative Code. :
5. On September 27, 2000, agents from the Department conducted a routine
inspection of the facility, Several children were observed running around indoors,
climbing on furnishings and equipment in the classroom and jumping to the floor. Some
children were observed fighting. One child was observed leaving a classroom
unattended. Staff were not providing the supervision needed to meet the needs of the
children in care. :
6. The department has previously issued an administrative warning with respect
to direct supervision on July 13, 1998. On December 15, 1998, February 4, 1999, and
January 24, 2000, administrative fines were imposed for lack of direct supervision. On
August 16, 2000, the Department imposed a denial of licensure.
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7. The acts and practices described in paragraph 5 are violations of Rule 65C-~
22.001 (5)(a), Florida Administrative Code,
8. During the inspection on September 27, 2000, TB tests were still not
completed for two employees, Kim Pagan, hired August 14, 2000, and Yesenla
Hernandez, hired August 17, 2000. TB test results are due on file on site within ten
days from date of employment. :
9. The Department issued an administrative warning with respect to TB tests on ~
October 13, 1999 and November 16, 1999. On January 24, 2000 and October 4, 2000,
administrative fines were imposed for TB test violations. On August 16, 2000, a denial
of licensure was imposed.
40. The acts and practices described in paragraph 8 are violations of Rule 65C-
* 22.004 (1) (a), Florida Administrative Code.
41, During the inspection on September 27, 2000, a diaper changing pad that
was torn and could not be maintained in sanitary condition was present on the changing
counter in the “Twoddier” room.
412. The Departrnent issued an administrative warning with respect to diapering
on January 12, 1999, and an administrative fine was imposed on October 4, 2000. .
43. The acts and practices described in paragraph 11 are violations of Rule
65C-22,002 (8)(b)(2), Florida Administrative Code.
14. In these matters, the Department hereby Imposes a ten (10) day
suspension.
NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS
45. You, as Petitioner, have a right to request an administrative hearing, to be
represented by counsel or other qualified representative, give parties or their counsel
an opportunity, at a convenient time and place, to present the agency or hearing judge
written or oral evidence in opposition to the action of the agency or to its refusal to act,
or written statement challenging the grounds upon which the agency has chosen to
justify its action or inaction.
(a) Any hearing request or answer to this administrative complaint shall
be made in writing and the response should include the following:
(1). The name and address of each agency affected and each
agency's file or identification number, If known.
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(2). The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner, -
the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioners
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 interest will be affected by the
agency determination,
(3) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of
the agency decision,
(4) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are
none, the petition must so indicate,
(5) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, as well as the
rules and statutes which entitle the petitioner to relief, and
(6) A demand for relief.
(b) Except for good cause:
(1). Factual matters alleged in this complaint and not denied in the
Request for Hearing shall be presumed admitted.
(2). Failure to raise a particular defense in the Request for Hearing
will be considered a waiver of such defense.
(c) Any new matter raised in the Request for Hearing shall be presumed .
to be denied by the Department.
(a) Evidence shall not be taken on any issue not raised in the
administrative complaint and the Request for Hearing.
(e) If the Petitioners desire to request a hearing, they must forward their
request to:
Depariment of Children and Families
Cross Program Licensing
Post Office Box 60085
Fort Myers, Florida 33906
Attention: Nancy Starr
46. This administrative complaint is issued pursuant to Section 120.569 and
120.57 Florida Statutes. Any proceeding concerning this complaint shall be conducted |
pursuant to the Model Rules of Procedure, Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 28.
17. The Petitioners are given full notice of this agency action. Unless a request |
for a hearing is received by the Department within twenty one (21) days after receipt of
this complaint, the petitioner has waived the right to contest this action and this
administrative complaint becomes final order of the Department.
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STATE OF FLORIDA,
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Sarah Jarabek, sgt
Child Care Licensing
Eugente Rehak( 'FB# 255084
District Legal Counsel
P.O. Box 60085
Fort Myers, Florida 33906
Certificate of Service
furnished by Regular US Mail and Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, Certificate
#Z 177 070 614, this [4 day of October, 2000 to: Ira Young, Registered Agent,
. Tutor Time Learning Systems, Inc., 621 NW 53" Street, #450, Boca Raton, Florida,
33487.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND
FAMILIES
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Mary Allyn Moore
Child Care Licensing
P.O. Box 60085
Fort Myers, Florida 33906
Docket for Case No: 00-005108
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jan. 23, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Jan. 22, 2001 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jan. 05, 2001 |
Order Consolidating Cases, Cancelling Hearing, and Setting Hearing in Consolidated Cases issued. (consolidated cases are: 00-004677, 00-005108; Hearing is reset for 2/1/01; 9:00am; Fort Myers)
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Jan. 02, 2001 |
Joint Response to Initial Order and Motion to Consolidate (00-4677, and 00-5108, filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 20, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Dec. 20, 2000 |
Request for Administrative Hearing, letter form filed.
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Dec. 20, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Dec. 20, 2000 |
Notice filed by the Agency.
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