102417(g)(9) · 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.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on facility records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she did not have an Emergency Disaster Plan available for review during today's inspection. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/15/2021