7.707.931.G · All outdoor areas where children may pass or play shall be kept free of animal contamination. All animal wastes must be promptly removed and placed in a lidded container or otherwise inaccessible to children.

Dog waste was observed in the backyard where children play. Correction: Immediately ensure all areas where children play are free of animal waste. Provide statement of compliance by 9/28/2023. Correct by 09/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.707.934.B · All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children

A water hose in the backyard was accessible which could be a tripping hazard. Correction: Immediately ensure that the outdoor play area is safe and free of hazard. Provide statement of compliance by 9/28/2023. Correct by 09/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.100.F.2 · . Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly, but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

There was not a record of any emergency drills completed in 2023. Correction: Immediately ensure that a record of emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months are recorded and maintained at the home. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 9/28/2023. Correct by 09/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.707.31.A.3 · Providers, employees, substitutes, and volunteers must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.

A Swaddle Me co sleepers were observed in the home and a child under the age of one (1) years old was napping in it. The Swaddle Me co sleeper is not an approved sleep bed for children in care. Correction: Immediately ensure that the provider is up to date on the consumer product safety commission standards.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

7.707.75.H.1 · Each infant up to twelve (12) months of age must be provided with an individual crib or futon approved for infants or other approved sleep/rest equipment meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards.

A Swaddle Me co sleepers were observed in the home and a child under the age of one (1) years old was napping in it. The Swaddle Me co sleeper is not an approved sleep bed for children in care. Previously cited on 11/16/2022. Correction: Immediately ensure each infant under twelve (12) months of age must be provided a crib that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission standard. Provide statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 09/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.707.923.A · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, medicines, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as "keep out of reach of children.

A white bucket of ice melt was observed at the front door where children enter and exit the home. Correction: Immediately ensure that items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible at all times. Provide statement of compliance by 9/28/2023. Correct by 09/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.707.923.B · In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must nave protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed; and all exposed light bulbs must have protective covers. Electrical cords must be in good condition and not posing a hazard, such as strangulation, falling or tripping.

An outlet in the kitchen and another in the downstairs bathroom did not have safety covers. Correction: Immediately ensure outlets have protective covers. Corrected at the time of visit by the provider putting outlet covers in the exposed outlets. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 09/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.707.923.G · Any level where child care occurs must have two (2) means of escape. A basement exit may include a window large enough for the provider, employees, substitute, volunteers, visitors, and children to individually exit.

Provider stated that they do not have an emergency ladder or second means of exit from the upper level where some children nap. Correction: Immediately ensure each level used for care has a means of exit. Provide statement of compliance by 9/28/2023. Correct by 09/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.