MOST COMMON

FCCH DEFICIENCIES CITED 2008

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Items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are

inaccessible to children.

• Accessible – detergents, cleaning compounds,

medications, sharp implements, etc. (62.3%)– other hazards: tripping hazards, wood with

nails, gardening tools, BBQs, unstable fencing, etc. (14.61%)

– poisons (5.38%)– weapons/ammunition (.76%)

83%83.05%

102417(g)(4)

Licensee and other personnel shall complete training on

preventive health practices, including pediatric CPR and

First Aid…

• The licensee and/or other personnel did not have proof of up to date first aid and/or CPR (51.53%)

52%51.53

102416(c)

Licensee shall document each child’s immunizations

and shall maintain documentation for as long

as the child is enrolled.• The licensee did not have either

immunization records for children in care or the records were not updated (40.07%)

40%40.07%

102418(g)

Each FCCH shall have a written disaster plan of

action prepared on a form approved by the dept.

• Fire/disaster drills not conducted and or documented (29.23%)

• Written disaster plan not available (10%)

39%39.23%

102417(g)(9)

An emergency information card shall be maintained for

each child, including consent to emergency medical care.

• Missing consent for Medical Treatment form(s) (22.3%)

• Missing I.D. & Emergency Information form(s) (10%)

32%32.3%

102417(g)(7)

Each FCCH shall have a current roster of children.

• Roster not available, incomplete or not updated to include all clients (30.7%)

31%30.7%

102417(g)(8)

Fireplaces and open-face heaters shall be screened to prevent

access by children; fire extinguisher and smoke detector

device should meet standards.

• Fire extinguisher not available/non-operable/wrong type (18.46%)

• Smoke detector not available/non-operable (6.92%)

• Fire place or open face heater not properly screened (4.61%)

30%29.99%

102417(g)(1)

A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises.

• Baby walker/exersaucer/bouncer chair, etc. on the premises and accessible (14.61%)

15%14.61%

102417(g)(10)

Liability insurance and a file of affidavits signed by each parent

with a child enrolled.

• Licensee did not have proof of FCC liability insurance or affidavits signed by parents (11.53%)

12%11.53%

102417(g)(10)(M)

Where children less than 5 yrs. are in care, stairs shall be

fenced or barricaded.

• Un-gated stairs accessible to children in care that are less than 5 years old (7.69%)

8%7.69%

102417(g)(3)

All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools, hot tubs, fish ponds…and similar

bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the

pool with a fence.

• Accessible body of water: pools/ponds/hot tubs/spas and etc… (7%)

7%6.92%

102417(g)(5)

The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and

materials.

• Trampoline not enclosed & accessible to children. No waiver (2.3%)

• Swing set not secured to the ground/in disrepair (2.3%)

• Broken toys/equipment (2.3%)

7%6.90%

102417(d)

Upon notice from the Dept. to remove an individual from the

home, licensee shall provide an Addendum to Notification of Parent’s Rights (Regarding

Removal/Exclusion)

2%2.3%

102417(r)

The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and

ventilation for safety and comfort.

• Facility is un-clean and/or cluttered (1.53%)

2%1.53%

102417(b)

REGULATION SUB SECTION Description (abbreviated*)

• Violation type (% of comprehensive visits where the violation was cited)

This is an analysis of the most common deficiencies cited in Family Child Care Homes when violations are cited during a Comprehensive Inspection Visit.

This analysis involved a sampling of Comprehensive Visit reports (Random Annual, 5 Year Visit & Required Visit) from all 13 of the Child Care Program Regional Offices.

The sample of reports reviewed included a total of 10 reports from each Regional Office for a total review of 130 FCCH Comprehensive Visit Inspection Reports where citations were issued. A total of 635 individual citations were reviewed for this analysis.

est%of FCCH cited

exact %

*Trainer’s note section includes details.Regulation Sub Section

Accessible Hazards 83

No Disaster Plan 39

No Emergency Info. 32

No Current Child Roster31

Fire hazards 30

Baby Walker 15

Liability Insurance 12

Accessible Stairs under 5 8

CPR/First Aid 52

No Immunization Rcds. 40