In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed; all exposed light bulbs accessible to children in areas where children can play must have protective covers. Electrical cords must be in good condition and must not pose strangulation, falling, or tripping hazards.

In the main play room there was an outlet without a safety cover. Correction: Ensure that all outlets have safety covers. Correct immediately 4/4/25** Corrected at time of visits by putting a safety cover in the outlet. No response required. Correct by 05/04/2025

2.336.C.2 · Corrected May 4, 2025

Fire extinguishers must be replaced at least every six (6) years.

The 5lb fire extinguisher in the home expired in 2020 (Date stamped 2014) Correction: Maintain a 5lb fire extinguisher that is not expired in the home. Correct immediately 4/4/25 and submit compliance by 5/4/25 Correct by 05/04/2025

2.336.C.15.a · Corrected May 4, 2025

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the licensed family child care home.

Reviewed 6 children files about found 1 child without documentation of a current health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation for all children in enrolled. Correct by 05/04/2025

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Reviewed 6 children files: 5 expired emergency medical authorizations. Correction: An admission record must completed for each child prior to or at time of admission. The record must include a signed and dated emergency medical authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parents or guardians. Correct immediately, 5/30/24. Document compliance specialist by 6/6/24. Correct by 05/30/2024

2.320.A.7 · Corrected May 30, 2024