747.1701 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home

The permit holder was over ratio. The permit holder was caring for a 9 month old, 9 month old, 2 year old, 2 year old, 3 year old, 3 year old, and four year old. This was corrected during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

747.1207(2) · Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion

The assistant caregiver did not have a high school diploma/GED available for review. The assistant caregiver did not have a notarized affidavit of employment available for review.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

747.2321(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

Two infants in care not yet on table food did not have any past or current infant feeding instructions to review.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

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

747.1701 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home

The permit holder was over ratio. The permit holder was caring for a 9 month old, 9 month old, 2 year old, 2 year old, 3 year old, 3 year old, 4 year old and 4 year old.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

747.2319(4) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner

Two 9-month-old infants were observed with bottles in the playyards while they were sleeping. The permit holder verified that the bottles are utilized to aid the infants while going to sleep. The bottles were immediately removed during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

747.501(4) · Written Operational Policies - Emergencies

The operation was missing the following policies and procedures: handling medical emergencies, discipline and guidance, procedure for parent to review a copy of the minimum standards and how to access the most current inspection report, instructions for contacting the local Child Care Regulation office, Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation hotline, and HHS website. The provider was also missing promotion of indoor and outdoor activities with the duration, recommended clothing and footwear, and plan for physical activity during inclement weather conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

747.2315(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

Two 9-month-old infants in care were observed sleeping in a playyard with blankets, stuffed animal, and bottles. The bottles, blankets, and stuffed animal were immediately removed, placing the operation back into compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

747.3203 · Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The child safety lock under the kitchen sink was not functional. The children in care had access in the kitchen area to chemicals located underneath the sink. The gate to the backyard was not attached to the fence. There was an opening to the backyard where the gate was supposed to be placing the children at risk as the backyard was not enclosed. The fence was not flush to the ground and exceeded 3.5 inches presenting an entrapment hazard where the children in care could crawl underneath to leave the backyard.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

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

747.401(a)(2) · Posting Requirements-Inspection Report

The last inspection report was not posted with the required postings. The list of employees was not posted with the required postings.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

747.901(6) · Personnel Records-Proof of Background Check Request

The assistant caregiver did not have proof of the background check request or eligibility letter. The assistant caregiver did not have a photo ID or driver's license in the personnel file.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

747.3505(a) · Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children

The weapons located in the glass gun safe were not locked. The gun safe was open and accessible to children in care inside the residence. The gun safe was immediately locked during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

747.3505(b) · Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children

The ammunition for the weapons was sitting on top of the glass gun safe. The ammunition was not locked in a separate area from the weapons.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

747.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

One of the four children records audited did not have a health statement available for review.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2023

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

747.5333(1) · CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery

The carbon monoxide detector located in the kitchen area did not work when tested during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

747.635(a) · Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

The provider did not have a sign in sheet available for review.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

747.3501(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

There were 6 outlet covers observed to be missing, and there was a power strip laying on the floor in the living room with exposed outlets.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2022

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

747.2102(a) · Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow

The operation did not have a written activity plan to review.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

747.3935(c) · Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website

The child product safety form was outdated.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.