[19a-87b-10(c)(1)] · There shall be a sufficient quantity and variety of indoor and outdoor equipment which is appropriate to the needs of the children, their developmental levels and interests and is available for their use. There shall be equipment that encourages large and fine muscle activity, solitary and group play and quiet play. All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is accessible to children. Any furniture, equipment or toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed from the facility or repaired as indicated.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

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

[19a-87b-9(d)(5)] · The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home for one year.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

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

[19a-87b-17(a)(3)(A) and/or 19a-87b-17(a)(3)(B)] · The medication shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled. The medication shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(f)(3) and/or 19a-87b-10(f)(7)] · No potentially hazardous items shall be placed with an infant in a crib or hung over the side of a crib or other piece of equipment designed for sleeping except for a pacifier without attachments. Bibs and garments with ties or hooks shall be removed from infants that are placed to sleep. No toys or objects shall be attached to sleeping or rest equipment. No child under three years of age shall have access to teething necklaces, teething bracelets or other jewelry that could present a choking or strangulation hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023

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

[19a-87b-10(g)] · The provider shall change a child’s diapers frequently for the child's comfort. The hands of the provider and child shall be washed with soap and water after each diaper change. Each diapering surface shall be nonporous and disinfected after each use. Waste materials shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner out of the reach of children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(o)] · The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. Animal waste shall be kept inaccessible to children. The provider shall develop and implement a written plan to keep any animal kept at the facility inaccessible to the children if the animal is known to be dangerous or aggressive. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each dog and cat over fourteen (14) weeks of age. The provider shall be responsible for maintaining any animal kept at the facility in accordance with all applicable local and state laws and to have such documentation on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(c)] · All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(d)(4)(E)-(5)] · The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022

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

[19a-87b-9(f)(1-2)] · There shall be sufficient indoor and outdoor play space to ensure appropriate activities, safety and comfort for the children at the facility. When outdoor play space does not exist at the facility, the provider shall identify alternate outdoor play space and develop a written plan that ensures the safe transportation of children to and from the alternate outdoor play space. The outdoor play space shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies, and other hazards by barriers, which effectively bar access in a manner safe for children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.