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32 | frequently observed to be wet despite diaper logs indicating recent changes, and multiple sources reported that staff required reminders to complete timely diaper changes. It was also reported that children were sometimes kept in swim diapers despite the availability of regular diapers. Additional concerns included C1 being sent home in diapers that did not belong to them, reportedly causing allergic reactions, and instances of diapers being improperly applied, including being placed on backwards.
Regarding the allegation that children were not provided adequate food, interviews revealed ongoing concerns about C1’s nutritional care. Staff frequently stated that C1 “did not want to eat,” yet evidence indicated the child would readily eat when offered food by another individual present in the FCCH. Snacks and bottles provided by the parent were reportedly misplaced or left unattended, resulting in C1 appearing consistently hungry at pick up. Staff were also unable, at times, to provide accurate information regarding when or whether children had been fed, raising concerns about staff awareness and consistency in meeting children’s nutritional needs.
Regarding the allegation that the Licensee failed to prevent children from sharing personal beverages, interviews confirmed that both the Licensee and staff acknowledged that children occasionally drank from one another’s cups. Witnesses also reported observing multiple instances in which other children drank from other children's cups/bottle. Although staff stated that contaminated cups or bottles would be discarded and sanitized, evidence showed that cross use of beverage containers occurred on multiple occasions. Licensee informed the department that their best practice is to prevent children from using others personal cups/bottle, although the age group of children in care have "oral fixations."
Regarding the allegation that staff did not meet required qualifications, interviews and documentation indicated that staff were permitted to begin working in the facility prior to receiving fingerprint clearance. Reports showed that some individuals worked several days, and in some cases week, before their clearances were obtained. After criminal record clearance was obtained S2 was cleared and allowed to work at the FCCH. |