Amanda Scott

Regulation 5.10.1.1.1: The FCCP shall ensure that children are protected from electrical outlets, such as by using protective covers, tamper-proof outlets, or other devices manufactured for this purpose.

“Electric outlets in the main childcare room and bathroom were missing outlet covers. Corrective Action: Outlet covers are placed in all electrical outlets in childcare areas and replaced immediately after using electrical outlet.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

Regulation 5.10.1.10.4: Devices that diffuse or omit airborne chemicals such as anti-pest strips, ozone generators, plug-in air fresheners, nail polish, nail polish remover, and aerosol sprays shall not be used in the FCCH while children are present.

“A device that releases airborne vapor was in use in the kitchen while children were present. Corrective Action: Devices that release airborne chemicals are prohibited while children are present.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

Regulation 5.10.1.10.3: All poisonous or toxic materials shall be inaccessible to children.

“In the bathroom, a basket containing nail polish and nail polish remover was in reach of children. A shelf with mouth wash, shampoo and conditioner on it was accessible by children. Corrective Action: Remove and ensure all poisonous or toxic materials are not within reach or accessible by children.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

Regulation 3.3.6.1: The FCCP shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.6.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children, staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years.

“The last evacuation drill that was conducted and documented by the program was in May 2020. This is a violation because evacuation drills must be conducted and documented monthly. Corrective Action: It is required to begin conducting monthly evacuation drills, and documenting them. It is required to develop a system to ensure the drills are happening each month and are documented. Send a description of the developed system to this licensor for review.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022

Regulation 7.1.2.1: The FCCP shall have successfully completed pediatric first aid and CPR prior to being licensed and must remain currently certified.

“The provider's CPR certification expired in August 2020, and First Aid expired in May 2021. New certifications were not obtained by the provider to remain currently certified. Corrective Action: It is required to obtain approved CPR and First Aid certifications and send them to Northern Lights to be entered into BFIS. It is required to develop a system to ensure these certifications are kept up to date going forward. A description of this system, and documentation that the certifications were sent to Northern Lights must be sent to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022

Regulation 5.10.1.2.5: There shall be at least one (1) easily accessible dry chemical fire extinguisher which has at least a 2-A: 10BC classification. This fire extinguisher shall be maintained in operating condition. It shall bear an official tag, properly signed, attesting to current operating condition.

“The fire extinguisher at the program was last tagged in June 2019, and therefore a new inspection was due in June 2020. The extinguisher at the program was not tagged or inspected annually for 2020 or 2021 as required. Corrective Action: It is required to get the fire extinguisher tagged and inspected. A photograph of the new tag must be sent to this licensor. Additionally, it is required to develop a system to ensure the extinguisher is being tagged and inspected annually going forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022