Santo, Mariella

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). Corrected during the inspection.

Individual drinking cups or disposable cups must be provided daily. Once a drinking cup or eating utensils have been used by a child they may not be used by another child unless they are washed first.

Rule 416.11(i)(29). From a complaint.

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). From a complaint.

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Rule 416.7(i). From a complaint.

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Rule 416.14(c).

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).

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Rule 416.15(c)(13). Corrected during the inspection.

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). 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 provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Rule 416.11(b)(1)(ii).

fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Rule 416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c).

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Rule 416.5(a).

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off while children are sleeping, and during established nap times. This is not to prohibit a program from using electronic visual media for business purposes during sleep or nap time if its use does not interfere with the supervision of children.

Rule 416.7(x). Corrected during the inspection.

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Rule 416.8(j)(3). Corrected during the inspection.

A provider must be approved by the Office or its representatives prior to assuming the role in any group family day care program.

Rule 416.8(k).

Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

Rule 416.8(p)(1)(i). Corrected during the inspection.

If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child’s first and last name.

Rule 416.12(q).

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child’s parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Rule 416.15(c)(3).

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Rule 416.5(a).

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Rule 416.7(i).

No crib, cot, bed or mat may be occupied by more than one child, nor by a child and any adult.

Rule 416.7(s). Corrected during the inspection.

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Rule 416.7(u).

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child’s medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Rule 416.11(a)(1). From a complaint.

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Rule 416.15(c)(13). From a complaint.

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Rule 416.7(u). From a complaint. Corrected during the inspection.

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Rule 416.8(j)(2). From a complaint.

Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

Rule 416.8(p)(1)(i). From a complaint. Corrected during the inspection.

When a caregiver has not been authorized to administer medications in a day care setting in accordance with the requirements of subdivision (f) of this section, such caregiver may administer emergency care through the use of patient-specific epinephrine devices, antihistamine, when prescribed in combination with the epinephrine device, asthma inhalers and asthma nebulizers when necessary to prevent anaphylaxis or breathing difficulty for an individual child, but only when the parent and the child’s health care provider have indicated such treatment is appropriate. In addition:

Rule 416.11(h)(5).

Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Rule 416.11(i)(27).

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).

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 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 may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Rule 416.7(j). Corrected during the inspection.

Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in their original bottles or containers.

Rule 416.11(f)(15).

When a caregiver has not been authorized to administer medications in a day care setting in accordance with the requirements of subdivision (f) of this section, such caregiver may administer emergency care through the use of patient-specific epinephrine devices, antihistamine, when prescribed in combination with the epinephrine device, asthma inhalers and asthma nebulizers when necessary to prevent anaphylaxis or breathing difficulty for an individual child, but only when the parent and the child’s health care provider have indicated such treatment is appropriate. In addition:

Rule 416.11(h)(5).

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Rule 416.15(c)(5). Corrected during the inspection.

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). 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). Corrected during the inspection.