21-16 · Hygiene and Sanitation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a bottle stored in the kitchen not labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider confirmed that the bottle is provided from home and returned to the home daily. The provider advised the provider that bottles and cups provided from home must be labeled with the childs first and last name. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and cups are labeled with the childrens first and last names at all times

Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

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

27-04 · Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider did not maintain record of fire drills for a minimum of 12 months. The specialist observed fire drill record from December 2024 May 2025 posted in the home. The specialist asked the provider to review the previous fire drill record from 2024 and the provider replied she did not keep the record. The specialist reviewed the current months fire drill record for compliance at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the record for fire drills are maintained and on file for a minimum of 12 months. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ____5/2/2025_________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ________12/20/2024_____ and a weather drill conducted on _________. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on _May___ 2025. TS was provided to ensure that the provider conducts an inclement weather drill before the end of the current licensing year, by 6/27/2025. Additional, TS was provided to ensure that the provider conducts a fire drill during nap time before the end of the current licensing year, by 6/27/2025. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor

Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

28-11 · Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental failed to complete the exposure plan training annually. The provider stated that she did not know that the training was every year. The provider was unsure if she completed the training again since last documented October 2023 and was not able to produce at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training is completed and placed on file for Licensing to review by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-10 · Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the provider failed to have parents/ guardians of all enrolled children acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure for the month of April 2025. The provider had one child enrolled in the month of April and that child had a brochure signed on file with enrollment information. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has parents acknowledge the brochure and place on file for Licensing to review by the due date. Specialist reviewed all 6 enrolled childrens files

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

04-01 · Operator/Advertising 402.318

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the advertising signs in the front of the home advertising the business near the driveway and in the grass in the front yard with no license number posted on the advertisement. TA was provided to ensure that the provider adds the license number to all advertisement by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

08-08 · Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a one year old child place in a high chair while conducting ratio and the provider stepped out of the room/space the children use to prepare lunch and the specialist observed the child was not strapped into the high chair using the safety belt. The specialist advised the provider that while using any high hair, bouncer that offers safety belts the child must be strapped in and actively supervised. The provider immediately strapped the child into the high chair at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children in care are actively supervised while placed in high chairs, etc

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

16-03 · Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the childrens mats and mat covers being stored in the restroom on a shelf over the toilet. The specialist advised the provider that mats and bedding used for childrens nap time can not be stored in the restroom. The specialist offered suggestions of where the mats can be stored outside of the restroom and asked the provider to move the mats. The provider placed the children's mats and bedding in individual trash bags and placed them outside the classroom on the steps in home near closest bedroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the mats and childrens bedding are stored and maintain in a sanitary manner

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2024

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

20-03 · Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed children under the age of four being served whole grapes for lunch. The specialist asked the provider to cut the grapes into smaller pieces and reminded the provider that food for infants must be cut into pieces inch or smaller, food for toddlers must be cut into pieces inch or smaller to prevent choking. Also, the specialist advised that whole foods similar in shape to whole grapes should not be served to children 4 and under to avoid choking hazard. Extra time is allotted to align due dates. TA was provided to ensure that the provider does not offer children in care food that is not appropriate for their age or similar in shape to whole round size to avoid a choking hazard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

21-16 · Hygiene and Sanitation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens water bottles and sippy cups provided from home that were not labeled with the childrens first and last name. The specialist asked the provider to label the childrens bottles and sippy cups at time of inspection. The provider labeled all of the cups and sippy cups at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles and sippy cups are labeled at all times

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2024

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

27-01 · Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the provider failed to document monthly fire drills and place on file for Licensing to review. The provider stated that she has conducted fire drills monthly using her cell phone to sound an alarm but forgot to document the drills. The specialist advised the provider that monthly fire drills must be conducted and documented using the homes approved smoke detectors. The provider and specialist conducted a fire drill at time of inspection and documented on file. TA was provided to ensure that the provider is conducting monthly fire drills and documenting on file using the approved smoke detectors in the home

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

31-01 · Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the child listed on the supplemental did not have an Immunization record on the required form, DH Form 680 after being enrolled for more than 30 days. The child started at the home on 8/29/24. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

31-02 · Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental with an expired Immunization record that expired as of 8/27/24. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-01 · Health Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the children listed on the supplemental did not have medical physicals completed by a physician on file after being enrolled for more than 30 days. The provider had the parents sign and complete the medical form, DH (Form 3040 but failed to advise parents to have the form completed and signed by a physician within 30 days of enrollment in the home. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current medical physicals completed and sign and dated by a physician on file by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-05 · Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the provider failed to have all parents of the enrolled children acknowledge the Influenza brochure in the appropriate months of either August or September 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the provider makes up the brochures and has parents acknowledge the brochure and document on file by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-10 · Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the provider failed to have all parents of the enrolled children acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure in the appropriate month of September 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the provider makes up the brochures and has parents acknowledge the brochure and document on file by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.