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Reviewed six children's files. Annual update forms were signed in March 2026. One child was missing current physical/immunization documentation in their file.
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License #P-175549 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Reviewed six children's files. Annual update forms were signed in March 2026. One child was missing current physical/immunization documentation in their file.
Reviewed only 23 hours of professional development training for this licensing cycle. The educator must complete and maintain proof (certificates) of 10 hours of professional development training per calendar year. At least one third of the required professional development must address diverse learners. Educator must email the licensor copies of at least 7 more hours of certificates.
First aid kit has outdated Emergency Card pages for the children. Discussed parents re-signing and re-dating the bottom of the pages if no information has changed. Parents can also fill out new forms.
Educator did not have a parent handbook available for review at the time of the visit. Educator will email the licensor a copy of her completed handbook.
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Napping items such as sleep mats, blankets, etc. were stored on top of one another in the living room closet. These items must be placed in separate bins or bags for each child.
First Aid Kit
Ongoing Professional Development
Parent Handbook
Children's Records
Napping Materials
CPR and First aid certifications just expired on 4/15/25. Educator must register for a course as soon as possible and email the licensor written proof of registration.
Evacuation Logs
CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
Evacuation log was reviewed and last drill logged was in November 2024. Fire drills must be conducted with the children and logged every month.
This monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
First Aid Kit (FCC)
Indoor Hazards
Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
Refrigerator Temperature
Reviewed five children's files. Annual update forms were signed in April 2023. One child is missing a current physical/immunizations.
Educator has two mobile kits, one for indoors and one for outdoors. Indoor kit includes gloves, Band-aids, gauze, a CPR mouth shield, a digital thermometer with covers, an instant cold pack etc. Five emergency card pages for the children were outdated. Parents must update these pages annually. Discussed parents re-signing and re-dating the bottom if no information has changed.
This monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Above ground pool is not used daycare children.Pool ladder was observed removed and positioned a distance away from the pool. Back deck is not used. Tension gate is needed for the bottom of the deck stairs to prevent children access.
CPR expires 8/7/21. Unable to verify first aid certification. Educator will email licensor proof of current certification.
Three children's files were reviewed. Annual update forms have been signed by parents and are current. One child was missing up to date [REDACTED] documentation.
Outdoor Playspace - Hazards/Porches and Decks
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
CPR/First Aid Certification
Refrigerator temperature was 29 degrees. Temperature must always be between 32 and 40 degrees.
Cat vomit was observed on the rug in the basement playroom.
Round stone fire pit in the backyard was not covered and contained sticks. Tarp for the sandbox had a large hole in it and was not on securely.