Description: Kupfer, Michelle is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Middle River MD, with a maximum capacity of 5 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-31 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, provider's contract did not have a discipline policy or a notice of the presence of pets. Provider has a dog. | |||
| 2022-03-31 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider stated that she has lapsed on keeping an attendance record. | |||
| 2022-03-31 | Full | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, LS observed an unlocked shed containing gardening equipment and an uncovered propane grill with 2 propane tanks accessible to the children. | |||
| 2022-03-31 | Full | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, a screen time policy had not been provided to the parents. | |||
| 2022-03-31 | Full | 13A.15.10.03D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, LS observed a trampoline that did not have a lock on it. | |||
| 2021-04-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, 2 of the children enrolled did not signatures or dates on the emergency forms. Providers sent pictures of both emergency forms updated on 4.6.2021, noncompliance was corrected. | |||
| 2021-04-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, provider stated that she has not been using preventative measures to keep the children from entering the 2 bedrooms or her master bathroom that are restricted from childcare other than closing the door. Provider sent pictures of knob coverings for all 3 knobs to LS on 4.6.2021 - noncompliance was marked corrected. | |||
| 2020-10-29 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon review of records, provider does not have documentation of Consumer Guide to regulated child care. Provider should ensure parents are notified about this form and there is documentation in each child's file. LS showed provider this form during inspection. Provider should send copy of notification or statement of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-10-29 | Full | 13A.15.03.04B | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon review of records, provider did not have lead screening for two children in care. Provider should obtain lead screening and send documentation to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-10-29 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon review of records, provider did not have fire or emergency drills documented since 07/2019. Provider urged to complete drills and send verification of next drill to LS ASAP as a correction. | |||
| 2020-10-29 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon review of records, provider has not been updating the emergency disaster plan. Provider should review and update plan and send statement of correction to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-10-29 | Full | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection, provider had air freshners above toilet seat in restroom. Provider also needs to place a lock on medicine cabinet or remove toothpaste from cabinet. Provider will send pictures of correction to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2019-04-26 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2018-05-29 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider had three children enrolled who do not have health assessment forms filled out by medical professionals and two children who do not have forms filled out by parents. Provider has one child who does not have evidence of required immunizations. Provider will get health inventory forms filled out as soon as possible and submit to our office. | |||
| 2018-05-29 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has three children in care who do have lead screenings who are of the appropriate age. Provider will ask parents to get documentation of the lead screenings performed at the child's last physical examination. | |||
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