2.316.A · At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home's policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The provider must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures. By signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.

Reviewed 8 children files and found 2 children without documentation of a signed policies authorization. Correction: Obtain and maintian documentation for all children enrolled in the program. Correct by 06/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.320.A.9 · 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: Written authorization for field trips and excursions can occur on a daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis.

Reviewed 8 children files and found 1 child without documentation of a signed field trip authorization. Correction: Obtain and maintian documentation for all children enrolled in the program. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 6/20/25 Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.321.A.3 · 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 8 children files and found 3 children with expired health statements and 1 child without documentation of a health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintian documentation for all children enrolled in the program. Correct by 06/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, 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.”

In the bathroom used by children there was hand soap labeled "Keep out of reach" and in the kitchen there was an unsecured drawer with sharp knives, all accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that all items labeled "keep out of reach" and all sharp items are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the soap from the bathroom and putting the knives in a locked upper cabinet, making all items inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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