RANDALL-WALKER FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and children are freely walking in dining room adjacent to kitchen that is under construction. LPAs observed exposed electrical wires in the kitchen. Per licensee, construction workers were working on electric connection today. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

Resolution: During visit, licensee contacted construction workers to see if they can create a barrier to make area inaccessible to children. Per licensee, they are returing today to build a wall to block the children from accessing kitchen.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and LPA J. Culbert smelled smoke on two different visits. LPA A. Mooberry confirmed the smoke smell on the second visit. The smoke was strong in the main bedroom (off limits) on both occasions. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Per licensee, she uses incense and other oils. LPAs reminded licensee of the regualtions and advised licensee to keep home ventilated. Licensee agreed to provide statement confirming that no one smoke in the home while children are in care. Licensee will provide statement to LPA J. Culbert via email by plan of correction date.

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and alteration were made to the home and licensee did not notify the Department. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Per licensee, she will complete an unusual incident report form for both alteration made on the home and include dates of when construction will be completed. She will provide a statement expressing that she has knowledge of the regulation and will report future alteration to the department prior to the start of construction. Licensee will provide proof of correction by plan of correction date.