Description: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS CHILD CARE is a Licensed Large Family Child Care in SEAFORD DE, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 13 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-09 | Non Compliance | 18Q - Positive Behavior Management | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: The provider reported observing Staff #1 hit her own child while attending child care, and a child reported observing the provider hit children in care. Using physical punishment as a method of behavior management is a prohibited act. The provider and assistant provider are each required to complete the following eight hours of training in positive behavior management, which can be found on the Better Kid Care website: Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us, Preschool Foundations: Nurture Interactions and Guide Behavior, Problem Solving with Children, and Changing Spaces. Submit the certificates to OCCL by October 30, 2020. | |||
| 2020-03-05 | Non Compliance | 29Q - Indoor Space | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the LFCCH is free from rodent infestation and there are no safety hazards. Mouse droppings, stacks of paper, and a plugged in vacuum cleaner were observed in the child care area. The home must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. The vacuum must be stored so that it is inaccessible to children and the papers need to be removed. | |||
| 2020-03-05 | Non Compliance | 13Q - General Requirements | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Two children were observed playing in the outdoor play area alone while the licensee was sitting in an SUV. Ensure children in care are supervised at all times. This was corrected at the visit when the licensee exited the SUV and agreed to supervise the children in the future. | |||
| 2019-11-26 | Non Compliance | 32L - Child Accident and Injury | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Remove all hazard materials, including standing water from the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2019-05-06 | Non Compliance | 16L - Daily Attendance of Children, Infant Records, and Health Observations | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: During an investigation, attendance showed children in care were not accurately signed out. Provide accurate attendance from 5-6-2019 to 5-10-2019. | |||
| 2019-04-15 | Non Compliance | 62L - Capacity and Staff/Child Ratios | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: The provider exceeded her licensed capacity of 10 children by having 12 children in care. Maintain the licensed capacity at all times. | |||
| 2019-04-15 | Non Compliance | 42L - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Children were observed sleeping without the appropriate nap equipment. Ensure all children are provided with the appropriate nap equipment during naptime. Ensure that all children in care have top and bottom covers. Ensure that nap mats are placed 18 inches apart from each other during naptime. (corrected at visit)4 | |||
| 2018-12-13 | Non Compliance | 38L - Feeding of Infants | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Label all feeding bottles. ( corrected at visit) | |||
| 2018-12-13 | Non Compliance | 58L - Personnel Files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: A complete file is needed for one staff member. Service letters are needed for one staff member. | |||
| 2018-12-13 | Non Compliance | 20L - Children's Files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Complete files are needed for six children. Dates of enrollment, hours and days of care are needed for five children. A health appraisal is needed for one child. An infant schedule is needed for one child. | |||
| 2018-12-13 | Non Compliance | 62L - Capacity and Staff/Child Ratios | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: During the visit licensee were observed alone with seven children. Ensure to follow proper staff to child ratio. | |||
| 2018-12-13 | Non Compliance | 21L - General Safety | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Purchase a trash can for the child care area. | |||
| 2018-05-10 | Non Compliance | 57L - Personnel Policies | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Complete files are needed two staff members. Job descriptions are needed for two staff. Orientations are needed for two staff. References are needed for two staff. An adult abuse registry check is needed for one staff. Service letters are needed for one staff. | |||
| 2018-05-10 | Non Compliance | 24L - Outdoor Climate, Area, and Equipment | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Clean all outdoor play equipment. | |||
| 2018-05-10 | Non Compliance | 16L - Daily Attendance of Children, Infant Records, and Health Observations | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: A complete file is needed for one child. A feeding schedule is needed for one child. | |||
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witnessed provider leaving children unattended for periods of time.