102417(g)(1) · 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: (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as a wooden frame with metal mesh was not securely attached to the wall to prevent access to the fireplace which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/16/2025

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.