64/64/2603 14:18 5958232 DISTRICT LEGAL PAGE 5/68 Apr 03 03 O1:21p Lunn Vinson 650 435 355? p.4 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF Jeb Bush CHILDREN Governor & FAMI Li ES Jerry Regier Charles Bates Olstriat Administrator STATE OF FLORIDA. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, Petitioner, . . 0 > ($e Vinson & Vinson, Inc. ADMINISTRATIVE FINE LICENSE No. DC-3191-S OWNER OF Academy of Early Learning Respondent. ) ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, Department of Children and Family Services, by and through undersigned counsel, files this Administrative Complaint against Respondent Licensee, Vinson & Vinson Inc., owner of Academy of Early Learning, License No. DC-3191-S, to impose a fine in the amount of $200.00. As grounds for the imposition of this penalty, the Department states the following: 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, and Rule 65C-22, Florida Administrative Code. 2, The Respondent, Vinson & Vinson, Inc., is licensed to operate as a Child Care Facility in compliance with Section 402.301, Florida Statutes, and Florida Administrative Code, Rule 65C-22. Distrlet Ona, Central | Licensing Unit « 3300 N. Pace Blvd, Suite 520 * Pensacola, Florida 32505 The Department of Children & Families is committed to working in partnership with local communities to ensure safety, well-being and self-sufficiency for the poopie we serve. 84/64/2083 14:18 9958232 DISTRICT LEGAL PAGE 66/88 fipr 03 04 G1:21p Lynn Vinson 950 439 3557 p.5 3. Respondent committed a violation of Section 402.305(4), of the Florida Statutes and 65C-22.001(4)(a)(b) 1,2 of the Florida Administrative Code, in regard to ratios. The facility was cited on Inspection Reports dated 7/16/02, 7/2/02 and 11/2/01 for noncompliance of staff to child ratios. A wamning letter addressing ratio violations was sent to the facility on 11/9/01. 4. Respondent also committed a violation of 65C-22.001(5)(a), of the Florida Administrative Code, in regard to supervision. On 3/8/02, a child was injured with a pair of scissors. This was the result of the lack of proper supervision on the part of the categiver. This incident was cited on Inspection Report dated 7/2/02. 5. The processing of this administrative complaint was delayed due to the retirement of the handling supervisor and concurrent misplacement of the complaint outline. 6. The above-referenced violations constitute grounds to levy this civil penalty pursuant to Sections 402.310(1)(a) and 402.310(2), Florida Stavutes, in that the conduct of Respondent constitutes a violation of the minimum standards, rules and regulations for the operation of a child care facility, 7. Payment of this fine can be made directly to the Department of Children and Family Services. The mailing address is 3300 North Pace Boulevard, Plaza Building, Suite 520, Pensacola, Florida 32505. Q4/84/2883 14:18 5958232 DISTPICT LE3AL PAGE 7/88 Apr 03 09 O1:22p Lynn Vinson ' @50 438 3557 p-6 8. You are notified of the right to request an Administrative Hearing to review any substantial interests of yours which are affected by this action pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Stamtes. You may be represented by an attorney of your choice and at your expense. In order to obtain a formal administrative proceeding the request for bearing taust state which issues of material fact are disputed. Failurc to dispute issues of material fact may be treated by the Department as an election of an informal proceeding. 9. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT FAILURE TO REQUEST A HEARING WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS COMPLAINT WILL RESULT IN A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO REQUEST AN ADMINISTRA- TIVE HEARING. 10. The request for hearing shall be filed with the District One, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Children and Family Services, 160 Goveromental Center #601, Pensacola, Florida 32501, 48/88 64/64/2683 14:18 5935e232 DISTRICT LEGAL PAGE 7 Apr O23 03 01:22p Lynn Vinson 850 4399 3557 P-?7 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and accurate Copy of the foregoing has been furnished to, Violet Vinson, Designated Representative for, Vinson & Vinson, Inc., owner of, Academy of Early Learning, 113 Joachim Street, Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561, by Certified U.S. Mail, on this Gay of March 2003. KATIE G FL Bar No, 30066 Chief Legal Counsel Department of Children and Family Services 160 Governmental Center # 601 Pensacola, FL 32501 Telephone: (850) 595-8057 Suncom 695-8057

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