102417(g)(4)(C) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. (C) Ammunition shall be stored and locked separately from firearms.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, regarding ammunition not being locked away in a lockbox. Ammunition was found in the drawer of bedroom #1, which is off-limits to daycare children. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/16/2022

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102416.5(b)(2) · Staffing Ratio and Capacity (b) For a Small Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home, shall be one of the following: (2) Six children, no more than three of whom may be infants; or

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 7 chidlren. Licensee had 7 children in care, three of which were infants. One of the infants will be over the age of 2 in October 2022. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/19/2022

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.