TAQATQAH, AMIRA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA observed toxic items stored under the kitchen sink and bathroom sink. Toxic items included: Tide detergent, Gallon of Chlorox bleach, Chlorox wipes, soap dish, etc. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: This deficiency was corrected on the spot. Ms. Taqatqah installed a latch to make the kitchen and bathroom cabinets inaccessible to children.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed Mr. Hassan Amro present in the home. Mr. Amro is present in the home 2 days out of the week which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Mr. Amro completed form LIC 9182 requesting to be associated to Ms. Taqatqah's license and submitted to LPA today.

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not have a carbon monoxide in the home which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee's home do not have gas stove or equipment.

Resolution: Ms. Taqatqah stated that she will obtain a Carbon Monoxide detector no later than 11/09/2023.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not maintain the regulation size 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the home which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Ms. Taqatqah stated that she will obtain a regulation-size fire extinguisher 2A10BC no later than 11/09/2023.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not have a barricade at the bottom of the stairs to keep children from accessing the second floor of the apartment which is labeled as "off limit" areas, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Ms. Taqatqah stated that she will obtain and install a barricade no later than 11/09/2023.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee has not conducted a fire drill since she was licensed in 2021, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: LPA provided the licensee a copy of the drill log. Ms. Taqatqah stated that she will conduct a fire drill (and post the date of drill) with the children no later than 11/09/2023.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as her Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate expired in February 2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Ms. Taqatqah stated that she will register no later than 11/09/2023 to complete a class on Pediatric CPR/First Aid.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not maintain immunization record for one preschool child in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: LPA provided Ms. Taqatqah a blue card. She will obtain a copy of child's immunization record and transfer the information onto the blue card no later than 11/09/2023.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not maintained signed LIC 995 on file for the children she has in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: LPA provided Ms. Taqatqah a copy of the form. She stated that she will provide the form to the parent and have them fill it out no later than 11/09/2023.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not maintain a copy of child's emergency information on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: LPA provided Ms. Taqatqah a copy of the form. She stated that she will provide the form to the parent and have them fill it out no later than 11/09/2023.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not maintain the required children's roster which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: LPA provided Ms. Taqatqah a copy of the form. She stated that she will fill out the form and have them available for review no later than 11/09/2023.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not maintain the required affidavits on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: LPA provided Ms. Taqatqah a copy of the form. She stated that she will provide the form to the parent and have them fill it out no later than 11/09/2023.