Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Respondent: TOP KIDS ACADEMY
Judges: J. D. PARRISH
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Filed: Feb. 08, 2013
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, May 31, 2013.
Latest Update: Nov. 14, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
To: Top Kids Academy
1912 North Dean Road
Orlando, F) 32817
Certified Mail Return Receipt No.
ADMINISTRATIVE CompLAINT COT 1410 0001 BOIF847
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED the Department has imposed a Civil Penalty in the
amount of $500 and the facility’s license shall be placed on probation status for a period of six
months. The Department’s authority and grounds to impose this sanction are explained below.
1. The Department of Children and Families is authorized by section 402,310, Florida
Statutes, to sanction Top Kids Academy for violations of child care licensing standards in
sections 402,301 — 402.319, Florida Statutes, and chapter 65C-22, Florida Administrative Code.
2. Top Kids Academy is licensed under chapter 402, Florida Statutes, and chapter 65C-
22, Florida Administrative Code, to operate a child care facility located at 1912 North Dean
Road. The facility license is currently a regular license.
3. Respondent committed a Class I licensing violation of 65C-22.001 Florida
Administrative Code, with respect to supervision. On October 9, 2012, direct supervision of
children in the 4 year old group was inadequate in that children were out of sight of the teacher
in the outdoor play area while tonching each other’s privates underneath the slide. This has
occurred on more than one occasion. In addition, other children were also out of sight of the
teacher and were running up the slide, while others were sliding down. The inspection for
October 9, 2012 is attached as Exhibit “A”. For this violation, the Department imposes a $250
fine, which is imposed in accordance with Section 402.310(1) (a), Florida Statutes.
4, The foregoing facts violate 65C-22.001 Florida Administrative Code.
5. The violation described above is a Class I violation of child care licensing standards, It
is the facility’s first Class I violation of supervision within a two-year period. The fine imposed
for this violation is $250,
6. Respondent committed a Class I licensing violation of 65C-22.001 Florida
Administrative Code, with respect to access/child abuse or neglect/misrepresentation. On
October 9, 2012, as a mandated reporter, the owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to
report suspected child abuse as required in section 39.201, Florida Statutes. The inspection for
October 9, 2012 is attached as Exhibit “A”. For this violation, the Department imposes a $250
fine, which is imposed in accordance with Section 402.310(1) (a), Florida Statates.
7. The foregoing facts violate 65C-22.001 Florida Administrative Code.
8. The violation described above is a Class I violation of child care licensing standards. It
is the facility’s first Class I violation of access/child abuse or neglect/misrepresentation within a
two-year period. The fine imposed for this violation is $250.
9, As a result of the above statute and code violations, Top Kids Academy is hereby
placed on probation for a period not to exceed six months. During this term of probation the
Respondent shall be required to meet the following terms of probation:
a. Ensure supervision requirements are met.
b. Ensure access/child abuse or neglect reporting requirements are met.
If you do not wish to contest the findings of this administrative complaint, payment of the fine
amount may be made directly to the Florida Department of Children and Families, Child Care
Regulation Office by money order or cashier’s check, The mailing address is:
Department of Children and Families
Attention: Child Care Regulation
400 West Robinson Street $-912
Orlando, Florida 32801
If you wish to contest the findings of this administrative complaint 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 CONTEST 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 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: :
Stefanie Beach
Department of Children and Families
C/O District Legal Office, 8-1129
400 West Robinson Street
Orlando, Florida 32801-9425
Please note 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
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;
(c) An explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests will be
affected by the agency determination;
(d) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the
agency decision;
(e) A statement of all disputed issues of material facts. If there are
none, the petition must so indicate;
(f 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;
(g) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner
contends require reversal] or modification of the agency’s
proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts
telate to the specific rules or statutes; and
(h) 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
a petition to be dismissed ifit is not in substantial compliance with the requirements above.
Mediation as described in section 120.573, Florida Statutes, may be available if agreed to by all
parties, and on such terms as agreed to by all parties. The right to an administrative proceeding is
not affected when mediation does not result in a settlement.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished by
certified mail return receipt to Roselene Guex, Director of T 3 ids Academy, 1912 North Dean
Child Care re Regalation Supervisor
Docket for Case No: 13-000483
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jun. 11, 2013 |
Transmittal letter from Claudia Llado returning Respondent's Proposed Exhibits A-J and K-L1-6, to Respondent.
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Jun. 11, 2013 |
Transmittal letter from Claudia Llado forwarding Petitioner's Proposed Exhibits lettered A-J, to the agency.
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May 31, 2013 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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May 30, 2013 |
Withdrawal of Administrative Complaint filed.
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Apr. 29, 2013 |
Response to Order Granting Continuance filed.
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Apr. 22, 2013 |
Respondent's Proposed Exhibits K through L1-6, filed (exhibits not available for viewing). |
Apr. 18, 2013 |
Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by May 3, 2013).
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Apr. 17, 2013 |
Proposed Order Granting Respondent's Motion for Continuance of Hearing by Video Teleconference filed.
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Apr. 16, 2013 |
Respondent's (Proposed) Exhibits (A through F) filed.
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Apr. 16, 2013 |
Respondent's Motion for Continuance Hearing by Vdeo(sic) Conference filed.
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Apr. 16, 2013 |
Amended Respondent's Notice of Filing Witness List and (Proposed) Exhibit List filed.
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Apr. 05, 2013 |
Respondent's Proposed Exhibits filed (exhibits not available for viewing). |
Apr. 03, 2013 |
Petitioner's Amended Notice of Filing Witness List and (Proposed) Exhibit List filed.
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Apr. 02, 2013 |
Respondent's Notice of Filing Witness List and (Proposed) Exhibit List filed.
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Feb. 21, 2013 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for April 23, 2013; 9:00 a.m.; Orlando and Tallahassee, FL).
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Feb. 13, 2013 |
Response to Initial Order filed.
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Feb. 12, 2013 |
Initial Order.
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Feb. 08, 2013 |
Petition Requesting Administrative Hearing to Contest the Decision filed.
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Feb. 08, 2013 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 08, 2013 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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