Indoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not maintained for 12 months.
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Indoor/outdoor checklist was not signed for 06/14/26, and 06/15/26.
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Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 51 - Clean/General Good Order: IV.I
The building housing the family child care home was observed not to be in good repair/safe as evidenced by [The bottom of the wall in the playroom had broken drywall].
Correction / follow-up note
There were holes and loose pieces of drywall along the bottom of the baseboard in the playroom. As a temporary fix, we moved the play kitchen to cover the baseboard. Please submit photos of the repair to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by June 30, 2025
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 23 - Safe/Good Repair: IV.A.
Official code
23-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The fire extinguisher did not have a current certificate.
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The home's fire extinguisher expired 4-30-25 and was not retagged until 5-12-25.
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Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 27 - Fire Extinguisher: IV.A.
The health statement for the child(ren) did not contain all of the elements in the Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 as evidenced by [there was no page 2].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit page 2 of the student health exam for the child who did not have one on file.
Correction status
Due by July 1, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 11 - Physical Examination: II. A.
Official code
11-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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A written record of fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following [December 2023].
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Provider did not document a fire drill for the month of December 2023. Provider will ensure that fire drills are conducted and documented monthly. Licensing Specialist observed a fire drill. There were 4 children and 1 adult participating. It took 45 seconds for the home to evacuate and proper procedures were followed.
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Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 21 - Fire Drills: III.A.
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care.
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There were several days that children were not marked out on the provider's attendance. Provider is aware of the importance of accurate attendance and will ensure that all children are marked in and out daily.
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Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 14 - Daily Attendance: II.A.
Official code
14-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care.
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Upon arrival, there was a 6 month old infant sleeping in a bouncy seat. Licensing Specialist asked the provider to remove the infant from the bouncy seat and place him in a pack and play, which she did. The infant was sleeping with a blanket so technical assistance was given regarding infants not sleeping with blankets or any other objects. Provider will discuss bringing a sleep sack or warmer clothes with the child's parent so that the infant can stay warm while sleeping.
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Completed at time of inspection
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 43 - Bedding: IV.F
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring infants are placed in safe sleep environments?
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Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 noted a concern regarding an infant sleeping in a bouncy seat with a blanket. This question helps parents understand how the provider ensures current sleep safety practices align with standard health guidelines.
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What steps do you take to ensure daily attendance records are consistently accurate and up to date?
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Why ask this
Public records from a 2023 inspection noted instances where children were not marked out on the attendance log. Asking this allows the provider to explain the current system for maintaining accurate records for all children in care.
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How do you manage your daily facility safety checks to ensure all documentation is completed as required?
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Why ask this
Available inspection records show that sanitation and facility condition topics have appeared in multiple reports over the last few years. This question allows the provider to describe how they maintain their daily safety inspection logs.
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Could you describe your routine for conducting and documenting emergency drills?
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Why ask this
Public records indicate that equipment and emergency readiness topics, including fire drill documentation, have been noted in more than one inspection. This question helps parents understand the provider's current approach to keeping emergency procedures organized.
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General question
What is your process for communicating with parents about their child's daily routine and any health-related updates?
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Why ask this
Consistent communication helps parents feel confident in the daily care their child receives. Understanding how the center shares information about routines and health needs provides insight into their partnership with families.