102417(g)(4) · 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.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on (observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as kitchen knives were observed in kitchen drawer while children were napping which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/13/2026

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

102416.3(a) · 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

Deficient Practice Statement Based on (interview) & (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee did not inform our department of the construction done to the kitchen within the home which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/04/2026

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.