September 6, 2023
What Happened
A case management visit documented a staffing and supervision failure during a park field trip. The licensee left the premises temporarily, leaving one staff member to supervise more than 12 children alone, which was cited as a Type A ratio violation.
Observations
- Children were transported to a park by two licensed facilities
- Licensee left the premises temporarily while one staff remained with more than 12 children
- Type A violation issued for staffing ratio and capacity
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity(e) 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 requirement was not met as evidenced by:Two licensed facilities transported children on a field trip to the park. The licensee left the premises temporarily leaving 1 staff to supervise more than 12 children alone. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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