Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Respondent: GALLOWAY FAMILY DAYCARE HOME
Judges: SUZANNE F. HOOD
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Locations: Jacksonville, Florida
Filed: Sep. 07, 2010
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, November 5, 2010.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
IN THE MATTER OF Certified Mail 7009 3410 0001 6528 7289
A Civil Penalty Against Return Receipt Requested
Trucitia Galloway d/b/a
Galloway Family Daycare Home
$859 Old Kings Road S. #801
Jacksonville, Florida 32257
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Department has imposed a Civil Penalty in the amount
of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) against Trucilia Galloway d/b/a Galloway Family Daycare
Home. As grounds for the imposition of this penalty, the Department states the following:
4. The 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, Trucilla Galloway, is licensed to operate Galloway Family Day
Care-License # F04DU1006, located at 8859 Old Kings Road, S. #801, Jacksonville, Florida,
32257, as a Family Day Care Home in compliance with Chapter 402, Florida Statutes (F.S.),
and Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C), Rule 65C-20.
Violation
3. During an inspection on May 28, 2010, a DCF Licensing Counselor determined that:
The outdoor play area that required fencing was not safe and adequate in that the portion of the :
entrance gate was missing allowing children to leave the play area. The repair was to be
completed by May 14, 2010, as noted on the routine inspection conducted on May 6, 2010
where the violation was originally cited. On subsequent follow up with the provider via
telephone conversation on May 28, 2010 the gate had not been repaired. The outdoor play
area fence remained not safe and adequate for a total of ten (10) operational days. The fence
was subsequently repaired.
4. FAC Rule 65-20.010 (1) (f), states, Family Daycare Homes caring only for infants
under 12 months of age shall not be required to have an outdoor play area; however, infants in
care shall be provided opportunities for outdoor time each day that weather permits. For all
other Family Daycare Homes, including those proving evening car, the outdoor play area shall
Daycare Home property borders any of the following. Pursuant to the Florida Administrative
Code Rule 65C-20.010 (1) (f), this is a Class 2 violation. This same Class 2 violation was
previously cited on October 24, 2008 and May 6, 2010. Pursuant to the Family Daycare Home
Standards Classification Summary, CF-FSP Form 5318, Item #11-Fencing not safe, adequate,
the fine for this third Class 2 violation is $60.00 per day, The repair was to be completed by May
14, 2010, as noted on the routine inspection conducted on May 6, 2010 where the violation was
originally cited. On subsequent follow up with the provider via telephone conversation on May
28, 2010 the gate had not been repaired. The outdoor play area fence remained not safe and
adequate for a total amount of (10) ten operational days, totaling the amount of $60.00 per day
at $600.00.
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 referencéd 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 21
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 Depariment of Children & Families
Department of Children & Families Office of the General Counsel
P.O. Box 2417 4323 Winewood Bivd., Bidg. 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)
(0), 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) Astatement 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 28-108.201(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 i
not available for this administrative complaint. However, the Department may consider
proposals to resolve the complaint without a formal hearing.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Pamela Buckham
Safety Program Manager
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished by U.S.
Certified Mail, 7009 3410 0001 6528 7289, Return Receipt Requested, in accordance with ss.
120.60(3), Florida Statutes (2005), this 27 day of July, 2010.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
DEPARTM) OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
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Pamela Buckham
Safety Program Manager
Docket for Case No: 10-008916
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Nov. 05, 2010 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Nov. 04, 2010 |
Notice of Settlement and Voluntary Dismissal filed.
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Sep. 30, 2010 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Sep. 30, 2010 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for November 12, 2010; 10:00 a.m.; Jacksonville and Tallahassee, FL).
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Sep. 28, 2010 |
Petitioners Response to Initial Order filed.
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Sep. 14, 2010 |
Pre-Trial Stipulation filed.
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Sep. 14, 2010 |
Notice of Filing .
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Sep. 14, 2010 |
Petition for Administrative Hearing (with case number) filed.
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Sep. 07, 2010 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Sep. 07, 2010 |
Petition for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Sep. 07, 2010 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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Sep. 07, 2010 |
Initial Order.
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