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There were no garbage cans in two of the bathrooms. Please refer to page 45 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.10 (14) (b) which states:
(14) Diapering.
(b) For the protection of children and adults, the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for handwashing and diapering procedures shall be followed.
A caregiver¿s comb with a long, sharp pick was on a shelf within the children¿s reach. Please refer to page 45 of the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.10 (13) (e) which states:
(13) Prohibited Practices and Products.
(e) Kitchen knives and other potentially dangerous utensils or tools shall be secured so that they are inaccessible to children.
A caregiver¿s purse was also observed on a changing table. Please refer to page 45 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.10 (13) (f) which states:
(13) Prohibited Practices and Products.
(f) Staff¿s personal belongings (such as, but not limited to, contents of purses, backpacks, coat pockets, diaper bags, etc.) shall be inaccessible to children at all times.
The week¿s menu was not posted. Please refer to page 50 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.11 (1) (e) which states:
(1) Nutritional Needs.
(e) In order for parents to be aware of the food their children are receiving the week¿s menus shall be planned and posted by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week.
Infants¿ bottles were not labeled. Please refer to page 51 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.11 (2) (h) 1. which states:
(2) Meal Service.
(h) Formula and Food Brought from Home.
1. All formulas and food brought from home shall be labeled with the child¿s name.
A child was in a crib with a bottle. Please refer to page 52 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.11 (2) (k) and (m) which states:
(3) Meal Service.
(k) Infants shall be held while being fed as long as they are unable to sit in a high chair, an infant seat, or at the table.
(m) Bottles shall not be propped, and a child shall not be given a bottle while lying flat.
Snacks were sitting on a changing table. Please refer to page 53 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.11 (3) (f) which states:
(3) Food Storage:
(f) All food shall be protected from contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, and serving.
Two rooms were out of compliance with the adult:child ratio. Ms. Willette had 10 children ages 2 ½ to 3 years and Ms. Debra had 16 children ages 3 to school-age. You stated Ms Debra¿s room was supposed to be 3 and 4 year old children. Please refer to page 22 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, Rule-1240-3-.06 (3) (a) and (d) Chart 2 which states:
(3) Required Adult:Child Ratios.
(a) The adult:child ratios shall be maintained by the child care agency while the children are indoors and on the playground.
(d) Adult:Child Ratio Charts
Chart 2 shows the correct adult:child ratio is 1:9 for a group of children ages 2 ½ to 3 years old. It also shows the correct ratio for a group of children ages 3 to 4 years 1:13.
Children were not assigned to a specific group and were waiting to be told which room to go to. Please refer to page 21 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, Rule 1240-4-3-.06 (2) (a) and (e) which states:
(2) Assignment of Children to Groups.
(a) Each child must be on roll in a defined group and assigned to that group with a specific caregiver(s).
(e) In order to assure the continuity of care for children and their caregivers, the children shall be kept with the same group throughout the day and shall not be moved, shuffled, or promoted to a new group until required based upon the developmental needs of the child.
Disposition: Yes