Description: Omolara Bedu is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Silver Spring MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed staircase leading to upstairs accessible to children. Gate is present, but not in use. Provider is reminded to keep barrier in place at all times, and to submit a statement of understanding. | |||
| 2021-08-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed cleaning supplies (Clorox wipes, wet wipes, disposable gloves, sanitizer spray, hand sanitizer) and Aquaphor on a ledge behind the changing table, which was accessible to children. LS observed cleaning supplies under the bathroom sink, and plastic bags and Clorox wipes on a ledge in the kitchen island, which were all accessible to children. Some of these items were moved and made inaccessible to children. Provider is reminded to keep potentially hazardous items in a location that is inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2021-08-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a paint can with sharp garden tools in the backyard that is accessible to children. Provider stated that the children don't play in the area where the paint can was observed. Provider is asked to place a visual aid at the third step leading to the backyard area unused by children, to ensure that children don't access it. | |||
| 2021-08-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a doll, receiving blanket, a sheet, and thick blanket in the pack and play used for napping. Provider removed all items when prompted. | |||
| 2021-08-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06H | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed provider placing baby into a recliner seat to nap. Provider was instructed that this was not an approved resting place. Provider moved the baby to the pack and play for napping. | |||
| 2021-08-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed training certificates completed in 7/2021, but the provider was informed this course was previously taken and would not satisfy the 18 hour requirement. Provider showed evidence of completing the COVID-19 training course, but still needs to provide us with the certificate. Provider also showed the certificate of completing 3 hours of Working with Mixed Age Groups. Provider is reminded that 13.5 hours of approved training need to be completed by 9/30/21. | |||
| 2021-08-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.07.07C(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the beginning of the inspection, when the provider answered the door to let the Licensing Specialists in the home, the provider left the baby downstairs unattended. During the inspection, Licensing Specialists were left with 2 children for over a minute when the provider went upstairs, leaving the children in the presence of people who are not approved to supervise children. Provider is asked to a submit a letter of understanding. | |||
| 2021-08-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed cleaning products, plastic bags, and wipes accessible to children in the bathroom and on the ledge near the changing table. Provider removed the items from the bathroom and placed the items near the changing table out of reach of children at the time of the inspection. Provider is reminded to keep all potentially harmful items inaccessible to children in care. | |||
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