Jennifer Litz

Regulation 5.4.1.4: Cots, mats, and mattresses shall be nonporous or have nonporous coverings. Each child shall be provided clean, individual bed linens either by the FCCP providing them or requiring parents to provide them. No child shall nap directly on nonporous coverings.

“During the visit, one child was observed to be lying in a pack and play for rest. The pack and play appeared to either have holes in the bottom mat or be covered with a sheet that had holes in it. The provider stated that the child had soiled the original sheet prior to rest time and she had used the only spare sheet she had, which had holes in it. This is considered a safety hazard. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to ensure that each child has a nonporous mat, crib mattress or crib mat that is in good repair and that the nonporous surface is covered by bed linens which are also in good repair. Develop a system which will ensure that all sleeping surfaces and linens are maintained in good repair and that there are sufficient spare linens in good repair for use during similar circumstances moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023

Regulation 4.7: The FCCP shall establish written policies and procedures. Written information provided to parents of all children enrolled in the FCCH shall include, at minimum: * Assurance that parents have access to the FCCH and their child(ren) without prior notice and have access to their children's records as required in the rule 3.3.4.6 of these regulations; * A description of information needed from parents for child's enrollment file as required in rules in section 3.3.4.1 of these regulations; * A typical daily schedule of activities; * Information about fees and payment policies; * Information about hours of operation and closings; * Procedures for signing children in and out; * Procedures for emergencies as required in the rules in section 3.6 of these regulations; * Information about the nutrition, meals and meal preparation at the FCCH; * Safe sleep policies, as applicable; * No smoking policy; * Information about results from the test for lead in the drinking water and any plan for remediation; * FCCH policies on field trips, other off-site activity and transportation; * FCCH health policies including illness exclusions, administration of medication, and immunizations; * FCCH policies and practice regarding positive guidance and behavior management; * Assurance that confidentiality of child and family information is maintained; * Information about the requirement to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect as required in the rules in section 3.2 of these regulations; * Assurance that non-discrimination and respect for each child's family and culture is maintained; * FCCH approach to ensure wholesome growth and positive developmental experiences for children enrolled; * FCCH policies related to the inclusion of children with special needs and disabilities; * A description of religious activities, if any; * Information on how to access these FCCH regulations and other information about child development online; * Information concerning complaint procedures; * Information about the Child Care Consumer Line, including the telephone number (1-800-649-2642); and * FCCH policies and procedures related to the expulsion of children.

“A review of the parent handbook intended for the program reflected that more than 50% of the information required bythis rule was included. Corrective Action: By 08/26/2022, plan to revise the parent handbook to include all required information and to provide the revised copy to all currently enrolled parents. Develop a system which will prompt you to review and revise the parent handbook at least once every 365 days and to provide any revisions to parents in a timely manner moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025

Regulation 5.11.1.3: The FCCP shall ensure that menus are planned in advance, dated, and posted so that they are clearly visible to parents. Any changes to the posted menu shall be noted. Menus of meals and snacks for the preceding six (6) weeks shall be kept on file.

“It was reviewed and discussed that the program provides meals and snacks but does not preplan or keep a menu of foods provided. This is a violation because it is required to pre-plan, post and keep menus of foods provided for 6 weeks. Corrective Action: It is required to begin pre-planning, and posting a menu of meals and snacks provided at the program, and keep them on file for 6 weeks. It is required to develop a weekly menu and a plan on how menus will be planned, to this licensor for review.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2021

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.

“It was reviewed and discussed that the Family Child Care Provider did not renew their CPR and First Aid credential when it expired in November 2020. This is a violation because it is required to maintain the CPR and First Aid credential. Additionally, it was discussed that an assistant, employed by the program for longer than six (6) months, also did not have current cpr or first aid certifications. Corrective Action: By 07/23/2021, it is required to develop a plan to achieve first aid and cpr training. The plan shall identify details, resources, and a date by which the cpr or first aid training will be achieved. The plan shall be sent to this licensor for review.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

Regulation 2.3.8.3: The FCCP shall ensure that the FCCP; all individuals residing in the home; staff; and any individuals who are left alone with children have met ongoing background check requirements by submitting at least once every five (5) years a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and as required shall submit to fingerprinting.

“It was reviewed that a household member has not completed fingerprinting as required. A Fingerprint Authorization Certificate was issued on 12/05/2019, and the household member has not completed fingerprinting as of the date of the site visit. Corrective Action: It is required to secure an appointment or complete the required fingerprinting by 07/23/2021. Documentation of scheduled appointment or completion of fingerprinting shall be sent to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2021

Regulation 5.10.1.2.6: The extinguisher shall be visibly mounted to the wall near an exit door.

“It was observed and discussed that the fire extinguisher is located on the floor in a bedroom. It is not located near an exit door and not mounted. Corrective Action: It is required to mount the fire extinguisher near an exit door by 07/16/2021. Once completed, send a photograph documenting that the fire extinguisher has been mounted near an exit door, to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2021

Regulation 3.3.7.3: Within six (6) months of initial date of employment, the FCCP and all staff shall maintain an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential Account. Documentation, verification of qualifications, and all annual professional development activities as specified in the rules sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

“It was determined that two (2) staff members employed longer than six (6) months at the program did not have up to date BFIS Quality and Credential Accounts. Items missing included required training, First Aid/CPR certification, and qualification information. Corrective Action: By 07/23/2021, it is required to review all staff BFIS Quality and Credential Accounts to determine what is missing and get it sent in. A plan for how BFIS accounts will be kept up to date in the future shall be sent to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023