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: (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 the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate safety risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA observed a fire extinguisher that was not fully charged. The Licensee stated she used it for a project with her family and did not know if needed to be recharged. Licensee stated she does not have another fully charged fire extinguisher in the facility. POC Due Date: 02/04/2026

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

102417(g)(3) · 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: (3) Where children are less than five years old are in care, stairs shall be fenced or barricaded.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. During the facility tour the LPA observed two children under the age of five and the facility stairs not barricaded. POC Due Date: 02/05/2026

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.