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 observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Today, LPA observed that licensee had two wrong sized fire extinguishers (1-A-10-BC instead of the 2-A-10-BC). This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/21/2022

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

102417(g)(9)(A) · 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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee could not provide written proof that she had completed fire drills in the last 18 months. During interview, licensee confirmed that the last time she did a fire drill was in March of 2021. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/21/2022

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

102425(b) · Infant Safe Sleep (b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed infant #1 sleeping in a play pen with a blanket underneath him/her. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/21/2022

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

102423(a)(2) · Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Infant #1 was observed sleeping on recalled equipment (Fisher Price Rock and Play sleeper). This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/21/2022

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.