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License #4012746839 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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Licensor reviewed three children files during this visit. Provider did not have preadmission feeding plans for infants/toddlers in files. Licensor reviewed this with provider and informed her of the importance of having this information on the children she cares for.
Licensor reviewed RISES's workforce registry accounts for both provider and assistance. However, Provider was the only one associated to her program account. Provider did have current CPR (however Licensor reminded provided her CPR expires 2/2026). Licensor did not assess assistants CPR during this visit.
Licensor reviewed three children files during this visit. Children were missing the Infant/Toddler forms. Licensor reviewed this with provider and followed up with her via email and provided her with the missing forms.
Provider reported she did have a daily schedule posted however it must have fallen.
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Licensor observed little to no staff-child guidance and interaction during this visit.
Throughout the visit, Licensor observed that the Provider and/or assistant stepped out of the room where the children were playing. Licensor observed a child playing alone in the “living room” area without sight and sound supervision while other children were playing in the “dining room” area. Licensor was left alone in the “living room” area reviewing child files while the children were playing. During this time, Licensor observed a child attempting to climb a storage box structure (twice). The structure was not safely secured and was observed tipping as the child attempted to climb it. Licensor brought this to the provider’s attention and express strong concerns. In addition, Licensor observed a child locate adult scissors. Licensor asked the child for the scissors, returned them to the provider, and addressed that the child had access to them.
Provider did not have daily schedule posted and did not have evidence of opportunities for physical exercise.
Licensor review three children files during this visit. Children were missing updated physicals. Licensor reminded provider of this regulation and ensure that she has update physicals for the children she provides care for.
Licensor review three children files during this visit. Children were missing immunization forms. Licensor reminded provider that she is to ensure she has update immunizations for the children she cares for.
Licensor observed child to be in infant equipment for more than 15 minutes. Child has fallen asleep. Licensor reminded provider of this regulation.
Licensor observed child in high chair during visit however, child was not eating. Licensor reminded provider of this regulation.
Licensor observed storage boxed cubbies to not be secured. Licensor witnessed a child attempting to climb this structure and close to tipping. Licensor address this with provider as she nor her assistant were in the room at time this happened.
Provider did not have daily schedule posted therefore Licensor was unable to assess.
Licensor reviewed three children files during this visit. Children were missing physicals, immunizations, photo consent forms, topical cream consent form, emergency treatment form (incomplete), Activity consent form. Licensor reviewed these items with provider during visit and followed up with provider via email and provided her the missing forms.
Licensor did not observe evidence of RIELDS in program during this visit.
Licensor reviewed three children files during this visit. Licensor observed file not to be updated annually and confirmed this with provider. Licensor explained the importance of ensure child's files are updated annually.
Licensor observed items in the hallway. Licensor address this with provider.
Licensor review three children files during this visit. Most of the children had the forms however the forms were missing information and weren't filled out completely.
Provider has a flashlight however needs batteries.
This unannounced monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This unannounced monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This unannounced monitoring report inspection recorded no violations or advisories.