Mary Ann Ballard Family Child Care Home

3290.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Observed the facility did not have a transfer of care policy in the handbook provided to the parents of enrolled children.

Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

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3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Observed the agreement for child file #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2025

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3290.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Observed the updated health assessment for child file #1, a young toddler at the time, was dated more than 6 months after the previous valid health assessment.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2025

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3290.151(a)(2) · A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Observed staff file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 25 months after the previous valid health assessment.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2025

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3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Observed cleaning materials accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom used by the children.

Corrected by Nov 28, 2024

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3290.69 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Observed the stove in the kitchen area/eating area which did not have protective knob locks to prevent the burners to be turned on.

Corrected by Nov 30, 2024

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3290.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Observed a spot of damaged vinyl siding and a frayed rope on the climbing playhouse.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2025

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3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Observed child files #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained original agreements.

Corrected by Nov 30, 2024

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3290.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Observed medications stored in a cabinet in the eating area which were accessible to children due to the cabinet not having a child safety lock.

Corrected by Nov 28, 2024

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