Little Gems

202.08(4)(i) · A Provider Shall Change A Child's Wet Or Soiled Clothing Or Diapers Promptly From An Available Supply Of Clean Clothing Or Diapers. The Child's Diaper Shall Be Changed On An Easily Cleanable Surface That Is Cleaned With Soap And Water And A Disinfectant Solution After Each Use. The Disinfectant Solution Shall Be Registered With The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency As A Disinfectant And Have Instructions For Use As A Disinfectant On The Label. The Solution Shall Be Prepared And Applied As Indicated On The Label.

The operator stated that she uses Clorox wipes to clean the surface and then wipe it dry.

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202.08(10)(a) · A Child Care Provider Shall Ensure That Each Child Shall Be Served One Meal Or Snack At Least Once Every 3 Hours. Each Meal And Snack Shall Meet The U.S. Department Of Agriculture Child And Adult Care Food Program Minimum Meal Requirements.

The operator stated that lasagna, corn, fruit, and apple juice were served for lunch. This meal did not meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) minimum meal requirements.

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202.08(1m)(a)8. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Written Record On Each Child In Care, Including The Provider's Own Children Under 7 Years Of Age, And Make The Record Available To A Child Care Certification Worker Upon Request.

Two children did not have files to be reviewed during the on-site visit.

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202.08(2)(c) · The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Hazards. Potentially Dangerous Items And Materials Harmful To Children, Including Power Tools, Flammable Or Combustible Materials, Insecticides, Matches, Drugs And Any Articles Labeled Hazardous To Children Shall Be In Properly Marked Containers And Stored In Areas Inaccessible To Children.

Multiple dryer sheets were observed stuffed inside and protruding from the wall heater vents at the floor level in the living room. Television cords and Christmas tree cords were accessible to children. The electrical outlet in the bathroom did not have a safety cover and was accessible to children. A fragrance plug-in was observed plugged into a kitchen outlet that was accessible to children. Grocery bags were stored in a kitchen cabinet without a safety lock, which was accessible to children.

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202.08(2)(f) · The Premises, Furnishings, And Equipment Shall Be Free From Litter And Vermin, Maintained In A Sanitary Condition, And In Good Repair.

Ice was present on the sidewalk and the pathway leading to the premises, which have been partially shoveled. The sidewalk and pathway were unsafe to access due to slippery conditions caused by melting and refreezing snow. The pack and play in the room that is used for care was broken.

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202.08(12)(d) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Making A Copy Of The Applicable Certification Standards Available To Each Parent

The parents of children #1, #7, and #8 did not acknowledge ongoing communication by the operator, including confirmation that a copy of the applicable certification standards was made available to each parent.

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202.08(12)(f)1-4 · Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In Care, Obtaining Information On A Form Prescribed By The Department With Enrollment And Health History Information, Including All Of The Following: 1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers. 2. Health History, Including Information Relating To A Child's Special Health Care Needs And Emergency Care Plan. 3. The Parents' Signed Consent For Emergency Medical Care. 4. A Name And Number To Call If The Child Requires Emergency Medical Care.

Child #1 enrollment and health history information form was missing the physician information and the last page was incomplete. Chidl#6 enrollment and health history information form was missing the emergency contact information and the second page was incomplete. There were enrollment and health history information form for children #7 and #8 to be reviewed during the onsite visit.

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202.08(12)(i) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Informing The Parent In Writing Whether The Premises And Child Care Business Are Covered By A Child Care Liability Insurance Policy.

Children #1 #4, #7 and #8 were missing written documentation indicating whether the operator discussed with parents whether the premises and childcare business are covered by child care liability insurance.

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202.08(1)(b)4.b. · A Provisional Certified Child Care Operator Shall Complete Department-Approved Preservice Training Under Subd 3. Within 3 Months After Provisional Certification.

The operator has not completed the department-approved preservice training under within 3 months after provisional certification.

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