April 14, 2022
What Happened
This case-management visit documented the home being out of ratio for 25 minutes and an infant sleeping in a rocker instead of approved sleep equipment. The issue was observed while children were napping and the assistant was alone with the group.
Observations
- The home was out of ratio for 25 minutes
- An infant was sleeping in a rocker instead of a play yard or crib
- Assistant Jordan Brown was alone with seven children until the co-licensee arrived
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITYA small family day care home may provide care for more than six and up to eight children, without an additional adult attendant, if all of the following conditions are met: (a) At least one child is enrolled in and attending kindergarten or elementary school and a second child is at least six years of age. -This requirement is not met as evidenced by: from 02:30-02:55, Assistant Jordan Brown was alone with two infants, four 3 year olds and one 5 year old. * This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.*
INFANT SAFE SLEEPIf an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib or play yard, the provider shall move the infant to a crib or play yard as soon as possible.-This requirement is not met as evidenced by: upon LPA's arrival, LPA observed an infant sleeping in a rocker (photo was taken.) * This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.*
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