Belle’s Childcare

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Rule 416.4(b)(1).

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Rule 416.5(j).

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Rule 416.11(i)(10).

Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.

Rule 416.12(d).

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Rule 416.15(b)(14)(ii).

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Rule 416.4(b)(1). Corrected during the inspection.

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Rule 416.5(j).

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Rule 413.3(g)(3)(i). Corrected during the inspection.

The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Rule 416.11(h)(1)(i).

The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Rule 416.12(n).

Where infant formula is required, such formula may be prepared and provided by the parent, or by the program when agreed to in writing by the parent.

Rule 416.12(o).

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Rule 416.14(f).

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: documentation of training sessions attended in accordance with section 416.14 of this Part;

Rule 416.15(c)(14).

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children’s individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child’s medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Rule 416.15(c)(6).

Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room, or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the home that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. If there is not a separate, enclosed furnace room, trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored within four feet of the furnace.

Rule 416.4(i). Corrected during the inspection.

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Rule 416.5(i). Corrected during the inspection.

All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

Rule 416.5(l)(2).

All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

Rule 416.5(l)(3).

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Rule 416.7(l).