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25 | On 10,28/21 at 12:25pm, an inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst. At 12:30 the home was toured inside and outside. The licensee and assistant were supervising 7 children (including 4 infants) and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The facility’s operating hours are 8am-5pm Monday–Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The children use the back yard as the outdoor play area and it fully fenced. The pool is fully fenced with 5ft mesh pool fencing & a self latching, self closing gate that is approved. 4 children's records were reviewed at 1:30pm 2 staff records were reviewed at 2pm.
The following observations resulted in deficiencies that were cited (see LIC 809D): At 12:30 LPA observed 3 infants (C1, C2, C3) behind closed doors for nap time. C1 was observed in the play yard with a with a pacifier that had an 11" string with loose beads hanging. C2 was in the same room and was awake in a stroller. In a second room C3 was also sleeping in a stroller. Both doors were closed. The licensee did not know about sleep regulations, did not have any sleep records for infants C1, C2, C3 or C4. C4 is under 12 months and did not have the required Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC227). The Licensee stated that she was not aware of the sleep regulations.
The Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at |