102417(a) -Operation of Family Child Care Home.The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. This is evidenced by: The licensee's assistant took Child #1 to the wrong elementary school. The child ended up on the playground and unsupervised. This is a Type A violation which is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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This is evidenced by: The licensee's assistant took Child #1 to the wrong elementary school. The child ended up on the playground and unsupervised. This is a Type A violation which is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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Plan of correction due by August 31, 2023
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 102417(a) - 102417(a)
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102417(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
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102423(a)(2)Personal Rights-Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: 2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This is evidenced by: The licensee's assistant took Child #1 to the wrong elementary school. The child ended up on the playground and unsupervised. This is a Type A violation which is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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This is evidenced by: The licensee's assistant took Child #1 to the wrong elementary school. The child ended up on the playground and unsupervised. This is a Type A violation which is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA Wheatley observed two adult assistants supervising children today without fingeprints. Both of the assistants have children enrolled in the day care. Based on LPA's observation and interview with the staff, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This is evidenced by: Upon arrival LPA observed 11 children on the premises and 10 were laying down for naptime. LPA did not observe an assistant on the premises. An assistant is required although the children are napping.
Inspector notes
This is evidenced by: Upon arrival LPA observed 11 children on the premises and 10 were laying down for naptime. LPA did not observe an assistant on the premises. An assistant is required although the children are napping.