April Ploof

Regulation 7.2.3: The Division, at its discretion, may use the results of a background check on file with the Division as long as it has been completed within the last five (5) years and instead of requiring a new background check.

“A substitute for the Family Child Care Home submitted a background record check as required for their 5 year renewal but failed to submit to fingerprinting when sent a Fingerprint Authorization Certificate on 2/15/2023. Corrective Action: Have the substitute print out the Fingerprint Authorization Certificate and make an appointment to be fingerprinted as soon as possible.”

Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024

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 accessible to the program had a receipt dated February 2021. All extinguishers must have receipts with a sales date within the past year or a valid inspection tag. Corrective Action: By 7/1/2022 have your fire extinguisher inspected and properly tagged or purchase a new fire extinguisher. Create a system to ensure that you are following through with having the fire extinguisher in compliance each year.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022

Regulation 5.1.2: General Health Examinations: Within forty-five (45) days of enrollment the FCCP shall obtain documentation of the child's age appropriate well care exam from the parent. Documentation shall include information regarding any health conditions and medications that may impact the care of the child.

“An audit of randomly selected children's files were missing documentation of the General Health Examination form that is required after forty-five (45) days of enrollment. Corrective Action: Obtain copies of the General Health Examination form for all children's files as required. Develop a system to collect General Health Examination forms as part of the enrollment process.”

Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2021

Regulation 5.10.3.3: Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the FCCP shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, included recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the FCCP shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, the FCCP shall ensure that the children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.

“Children in care were allowed to climb trees and achieve a height over 30 inches from the ground with no resilient material in place. Corrective Action: Effective immediately, children may not climb trees or other structures where they achieve a height over 30 inches from the ground unless an approved resilient material is in place. Submit an email confirmation to this licensor by 03/09/2020.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2020

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 accessible to the program bears an oudated tag with an inspection date of March 2017. Corrective Action: Have the extinguisher inspected by a person who may issue, initial, and date the inspection tag. Create a system to ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected annually as required.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2019

Regulation 5.10.3.3: Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the FCCP shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, included recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the FCCP shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, the FCCP shall ensure that the children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.

“There is a swing set and climbing wall play structure that allows children to achieve a height of more than 30 inches. The resilient material in place does not extend into the recommended use zones and a hard wooden barrier, tree slices and wooden balance beam are in the use zone. Corrective Action: Submit a plan to this licensor with a reasonable timeline of how and when resilient material will be placed around the swings and climbing wall play structure, including the recommended use zone.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2019

Regulation 3.3.3: The FCCP shall establish a system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the FCCH. The FCCP shall save all daily attendance records identifying the hours of children's attendance for at least twelve (12) months from the date that care is provided.

“There were 6 children present during this licensing visit. No children were signed in on the attendance sheet for the day of 4/17/2019 or the previous day of 4/16/2019. Corrective Action: Effective immediately, document the arrival and departure times for each child in care. Develop a system for maintaining accurate attendance and submit the plan to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2019

Regulation 7.1.3: Orientation of FCCP and New Staff The FCCP shall complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to beginning care for children. The FCCP shall ensure staff complete an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees shall complete the orientation training within one (1) month of their first date of working with children. The orientation training session shall include: * Basic knowledge of child growth and development; * Routine and emergency health protection of children including health related exclusions; * Safety and sanitation requirements including handling and storage of hazardous materials and disposal of bio contaminants; * Positive behavior management; * Supervision of children; * Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; * Safe sleep practices; * Administration of medication requirements; * Emergency and evacuation requirements; * Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; * Recordkeeping; * Transportation and child passenger safety; * Release of children; * Respectful engagement of families; * Preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, including information about the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, sexual violence, grooming processes, recognizing the dangers of child sexual abuse, and other predatory behaviors of sex offenders; * Recognition of and response to the symptoms of common childhood illnesses; * Preventing the spread of infectious disease; * Providing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children; * Inclusion of children with special needs; * Guidelines for volunteers, trainees, and partner staff; * Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; * Background check requirements to include changes in situations, restrictions, and exceptions for those prohibited by these regulations; * Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and * Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

“April Ploof has not completed the required Orientation training. Corrective Action: Complete the Orientation training by 6/15/2019.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2019