inspection — Annual Inspection2 citations

May 1, 2025

BERLING FAMILY CHILD CARE

What Happened

Annual inspection identified critical deficiencies: carbon monoxide detector not functioning, smoke detector issues, employees' records incomplete, and licensee's CPR/First Aid certification expired February 2024.

Observations

  • Carbon monoxide detector tested by licensee, not functioning properly—needs replacement per manufacturer directions
  • Smoke detector only through alarm company and could not be tested
  • Additional smoke detector was previously purchased but could not be located at time of inspection
  • Employees' records are not complete
  • Licensee's Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expired February 2024

Inspector Focus

Fire SafetyStaff Records

Citations Issued

Type B102416(c)

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out two staff files did not have current pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Type B1597.543

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the carbon monoxide detector was not functioning properly and licensee stated prior to locating the detector that batteries were needed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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