June 27, 2022
What Happened
During a visit for another reason, inspectors observed a highchair being used without its original padding and safety straps. The licensee stated she preferred using it that way because it was easier to clean and believed children were safe without the straps, even though a 2-year-old was using it. A deficiency was cited during the visit.
Observations
- Inspectors observed a highchair missing its original padding and safety straps
- Licensee said she used the chair that way because it was easier to clean
- Warning label indicated the straps were required until a child could sit and remove themselves independently
- A 2-year-old child was using the highchair
- A deficiency was cited during the visit
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (d) The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials.This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and Licensee's own admission, she removed the padding and straps from the highchair and uses it that way. Licensee states she also uses the highchair seat on the floor rather than in chair per warning label.
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