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 [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed stairs leading to the second level were not gated at the bottom or top. POC Due Date: 12/04/2023

102417(g)(3) · Correction status not published

Alterations to Existing Building or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed a child napping in the Master Bedroom on Level 2. Licensee stated she added to room for use during the pandemic. LPAs reminded when an off limit area needs to be added for daycare use, she must inform CCLD office, and the area can be used only an inspection has been conducted and approved. POC Due Date: 11/27/2023