Family child care home ·
2555 FORDS CORNER ROAD, Hartly, DE 19953 ·
License 34307
Capacity 9. Toddler through School-Age
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| ? | Thu Oct 24 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
57P - Capacity
Ensure capacity is maintained at all times. According to attendance records submitted to another state agency, the Provider had 10 children present in the home, which is over the capacity of 9 children. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Oct 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
40P - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure diaper changing mat is non-absorbent. This was corrected at the visit when the torn mat was replaced with a new one. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Oct 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
30P - Fire Safety
Conduct monthly fire prevention inspection and document it. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Oct 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
27P - Hazardous Materials
Ensure cleaning supplies are not accessible to children. The bathroom cabinet did not have a safety latch and it contained carpet cleaner. This was corrected at the visit when the Provider locked the cabinet with a child safety latch. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Oct 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
24P - Daily Attendance of Children
Ensure daily attendance includes the exact arrival and departure of each child. Attendance from 9/30/2024 shows children not signed out at the end of the day and attendance from 10/1/2024 show children not signed out after being picked up for school. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Oct 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
22P - Children's Files
Ensure child files are available and complete for every enrolled child. Seven children need a complete file. One child needs an updated Health Appraisal and immunizations. One child needs a blood lead level test result. One child needs an updated Health Appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead level test result. One child needs an updated Health Appraisal, immunizations, blood lead level test result, parent's right to know, screen time permission, and permission to sleep in another area, if applicable. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Oct 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
13P - General Requirements
Ensure truthful information is always provided. The Provider stated she informed OCCL that four children were disenrolled, effective 8/31/2024, to avoid submitting corrections. This was corrected at the visit when the Provider notified OCCL that some of those children were still enrolled. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Oct 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
45P - Emergency Planning
Conduct monthly fire drills and document them. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Aug 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
56P - Training
Ensure 12 hours of annual training is completed at least 30 day prior to license expiration. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
45P - Emergency Planning
Ensure fire/evacuation drills are conducted monthly and documented. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
8P - License Renewal
Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration. Maintain current business license. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
52P - Activities and Interactions
Ensure screen time is limited to no more than one hour per day. LS Brey observed the television on upon arrival at the home at 9:00am. The television remained on until 10:30am. This was corrected at the visit when LS Brey asked the Provider to turn it off and the Provider complied. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
35P - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure nap equipment is being used for any child still napping. The Provider stated one napping child only sleeps on a blanket. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
30P - Fire Safety
Ensure fire prevention inspection is conducted monthly and documented. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
24P - Daily Attendance of Children
Maintain accurate attendance records daily, including the exact arrival and departure of every child. Attendance was not documented for the day and was inaccurate for the previous day. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
22P - Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a completed Pareent's Right to Know, screen time permission, and permission to sleep in another area, if applicable. Two children need an updated Health Appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead level test result. One child needs a completed Emergency Card Information sheet with emergency transportation permission, an updated Health Appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead level test result. One child needs a blood lead level test result. Two children need a complete file with all required documents. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
21P - Parents Right to Know Act
Ensure Parent's Right to Know Log is signed by each newly enrolled child. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
24P - Daily Attendance of Children
Ensure accurate attendance is recorded daily, including exact arrival and departure times. Two school-age children were not signed out. Two preschool-age children present were not signed in. Additionally, since May 1, on three separate occasions, children were not signed out. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Apr 16 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
57P - Capacity
Maintain appropriate capacity. Seven children, pre-school age or younger, were signed in on 4/11/2024. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Apr 16 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
24P - Daily Attendance of Children
Maintain accurate attendance records, documenting the exact arrival and departure of every child. Attendance for today, 4/16/24, did not include the departure time of two school-age children or the arrival of another child. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Apr 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
24P - Daily Attendance of Children
Ensure accurate attendance is maintained daily, documenting the exact arrival and departure of every child. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Apr 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
57P - Capacity
Maintain accurate enrollment according to licensed capacity. Upon arriving at home, eight children, preschool-age and younger, were present. Provider stated two were her grandchildren and would be leaving with their mom within approximately 45 minutes. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jul 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
57P - Capacity
Ensure the FCCH's capacity is followed at all times. Eight children were observed in care, seven were preschool-age and younger and one was a school-age child. This was discussed with the provider and she agreed to not accept one preschool-age child in the future. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jul 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
35P - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure safe sleep practices are used at all times. Upon arrival, an infant was observed sleeping in a rocker chair. This was discussed with the provider and corrected when she agreed to place the infant in the pack and play for sleep. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
8P - License Renewal
Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. Purchase a state of Delaware business license. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
57P - Capacity
Maintain the FCCH's capacity of six preschool-age (or younger) children and three school-age children at all times. When this specialist arrived at the FCCH, there were 13 children, age 6 months through school-age, observed in care. The FCCH's capacity was discussed with the licensee. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
45P - Emergency Planning
Conduct monthly evacuation drills. Upon request, only one drill for the month of July was provided. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
44P - First Aid Kit
Purchase an eye patch for the first aid kit. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
40P - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Purchase a non-porous surface for diaper changes. The available pad is ripped. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
35P - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure time for rest or sleep is provided. The licensee stated she does not lay the children down for a nap. She stated those who do want to nap will sleep on the couch. Provide non-absorbent rest equipment. The licensee stated she has nap mats, but they are in her send. Ensure safe sleep practices are being used. The licensee stated the two infants sleep in the swing and the rocker chair. She stated she has pack and plays in her shed. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
30P - Fire Safety
Ensure monthly fire prevention checks are completely monthly. Upon request, only one checklist for the month of July was available. Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected and tagged annually. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
29P - Indoor Space
Purchase a covered trash can for the bathroom. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
25P - Infants' Records
Document infant feedings/sleeping/diapering/ etc. and share information with families. This specialist provided a tablet of infant logs. This was corrected when the licensee agreed to complete the logs. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
24P - Daily Attendance of Children
Ensure child attendance is recorded with exact arrival and departure times. Seven children were signed in; however, 13 children were present. This was corrected when the licensee signed the additional children in. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
22P - Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. Four children need date of birth, date of enrollment, hours and days they attend, an emergency card, health appraisal, immunization record, blood lead screening results, parents right to know acknowledgment, screen time permission, transportation permission, mat permission, and permission to sleep in other area. Two children need date of enrollment. Two children need days they attend. Two children need health appraisals, immunization records, and blood lead screening results. One child needs a health appraisal and immunization record. Two children need blood lead screening results. Two children need infant feeding schedules. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
21P - Parents Right to Know Act
Complete the Parents Right to Know Notice log with new enrollment. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Jul 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
13P - General Requirements
Ensure OCCL is notified of new household members. Upon arrival, the licensee notified this specialist of a new household member. Submit the health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead results for the new household member. Ensure children are supervised at all times. Upon arrival, two school-age children were observed outside, unsupervised. This was corrected when discussed with the licensee and she agreed to comply. Ensure children are not responsible for child care duties. Child #13 was observed caring for two infants. This was corrected when discussed with the licensee and she agreed to comply. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jul 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
8P - License Renewal
Ensure a renewal application is submitted at least 60 days before license expiration. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jul 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
50P - Meals and Snacks
Ensure a two week menu is always posted. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jul 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
35P - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure rest equipment is available for children who want to rest. LS McPhatter inquired about the rest equipment it was stated it's in the shed outside. LS McPhatter explained it must be available to the children. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jul 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
29P - Indoor Space
Ensure a electrical inspection is completed. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jul 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
22P - Children's Files
Ensure all child files are complete. Child #1 needs a complete file. Child #2 needs emergency card information, lead test results, and transportation permission. Child #4 needs a complete file. Child #5 needs lead test results. Child #6 needs lead test results, parents right to know acknowledgement, screen time permission, sleeping on a mat permission, and permission to sleep in another area. Child #8 needs parent right to know acknowledgement, screen time permission, mat permission, and permission to sleep in another area. |
Yes |
10 inspection record(s) on file from DE-OCCL.
Licensed facilities near this one, highest compliance score first.