Description: MERCER, REBEKAH is a Licensed Family Child Care in NEW CASTLE DE, with a maximum capacity of 9 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 12 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-13 | Non Compliance | 44F - Transportation | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: The substitute must provide proof of Insurance and a valid drivers license. The car must have a travel fire extinguisher , emergency cards, and a travel first aid kit in the vehicle. Transportation cannot occur until these items are provided. Email from provider stating she would not provide transportation. | |||
| 2019-08-13 | Non Compliance | 23F - Kitchen | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Please get a thermometer for the refrigerator. | |||
| 2019-08-13 | Non Compliance | 22F - Fire Safety | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Monthly fire drill logs need to be completed. Send August and September to OCCL. | |||
| 2019-08-13 | Non Compliance | 20F - Children's Files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Children's files need to be complete. Health appraisals are needed for children #4, 5, 6, and 7. Child #2 needs an infant feeding schedule. Children 6 and 7 need full files including emergency cards and parent permission sheets. Please complete these two by 8/20/19. Send all items to OCCL. | |||
| 2019-08-13 | Non Compliance | 14F - Use of a Substitute | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: The non-emergency sub needs a health appraisal, orientation, health and safety training, child abuse and neglect training and CPR/1st aid (not the online version). Please send all items to OCCL. Until receipt of this information, the sub will be emergency only. - Provider sent email stating the sub will remain emergency only. | |||
| 2019-08-13 | Non Compliance | 38F - Feeding of Infants | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Infant daily logs need to be completed in full, each day. Send one weeks' worth to OCCL. | |||
| 2019-08-13 | Non Compliance | 42F - Sleeping Accomodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: The infant in care was found asleep on her stomach with a blanket over her. This was corrected at the visit and technical assistance was given regarding the set up and use of a port-a-crib, specifically, the need to have the setting on the lowest level. | |||
| 2019-08-13 | Non Compliance | 16F - Daily Attendance of Children, Infant Records, Health Observations | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Daily Attendance must be completed. Provider was given several options to come into compliance. Please send to weeks worth to OCCL. | |||
| 2018-08-22 | Non Compliance | 18F - Children's Health Appraisals | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Health appraisals are needed for three children. | |||
| 2018-08-22 | Non Compliance | 28F - Emergency Planning | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Monthly fire drill logs are to be conducted and documented. Send August and September fire drill logs to OCCL. | |||
| 2018-08-22 | Non Compliance | 34F - Diapering and Toileting | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Paper towels are to be accessible to children in bathroom area. Corrected at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2018-08-22 | Non Compliance | 20F - Children's Files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Child files need to be complete. Emergency card, hours and dates attending, parents right to know, and screen time permission is needed for one child. | |||
| 2018-08-22 | Non Compliance | 24F - Outdoor Climate, Area, and Equipment | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Outdoor play area is to be free of hazards (power-tools) and standing water. | |||
| 2018-08-22 | Non Compliance | 21F - General Safety | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Scented wax burners are not allowed in childcare space during childcare hours. Provider removed item during visit. | |||
| 2018-08-22 | Non Compliance | 37F - Food, Water, and Nutrition | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Current menus are to be posted and up-to-date. Send two weeks worth of menus. | |||
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