Ruth Dewalt
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Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-16 | Initial review | 3290.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files presented for inspection, it was found that the agreement for Child #1 was not signed by the parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I, Ruth DeWalt, is fully at blame for not checking paperwork over a few times when it was returned to me. The agreement has been signed by the parent. I had this violation correct the morning of 6.17.26 |
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| 2026-06-16 | Initial review | 3290.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files presented for inspection, it was found that the agreement for Child #1 was blank with regard to 'services to be considered as extra'. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I, Ruth DeWalt, did leave this area blank, but have realized you never leave anything blank when it comes to children. The appropriate area of the document for child #1 has been completed and added to the file. I corrected this violation 6.17.26. |
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| 2026-06-16 | Initial review | 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files presented for inspection, it was found that the provider had retained the original copy of the agreement for Child #1, #2 and #3. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I, Ruth DeWalt, has always given copies of all form to my parents [some have taken them, some refused them] but I make them take them and say I gave them to you now its up to you in what you do with them. Has been corrected on 6.17.26. The provider will create a scanned copy for their files and give all original agreements to parents. |
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| 2026-06-16 | Initial review | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files presented for inspection, it was found that signed consent by the parent for emergency medical care was not present for Child #1, #2 and #3. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I, Ruth DeWalt, take full blame for the parents not signing the emergency medical line. I myself didn't know they needed to sign a bottom. I corrected this violation by having the parents sign the 2 areas of for all 3 children. n 6.17.26. |
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| 2026-06-16 | Initial review | 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(d) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the documents posted at the site, it was found that a written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not conspicuously posted on the date of inspection. Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I, Ruth DeWalt, have written a Emergency Medical Transportation Policy for my day care. I had misunderstand this assignment and didn't know I had to do this. I have corrected this violation on 7.7.26. |
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| 2026-06-16 | Initial review | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans presented for inspection, it was found that a plan for the continuity of operations/care was not included. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I, Ruth DeWalt, didn't have a Continuity of Operation written up for my Family Day Care. I must have read over that is I was trying to get all my paperwork ready for licenses. However, I corrected this violation by typing it up on June 19th, 2026. |
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| 2026-06-16 | Initial review | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files presented for inspection, it was found that signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff were missing for Child #1, #2 and #3. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I, Ruth DeWalt, take full responsible for the parents signature missing in the area. I myself didn't know it was to be signed there for administration of minor first aid procedures. I have corrected the violation on 6.17.26 by having parents sign. |
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| 2026-06-16 | Initial review | 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: Upon completion of the fire safety inspection, it was found that evacuation routes were not posted on the primary and second floor of the structure. Correction Required: Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I, Ruth DeWalt, had not put the evacuation maps on the 2nd & 3rd floors of my home, for the fact that the children do not go up there. I do know now why it is on the second floor, because we use hallway for escape route #2. This violation was corrected on 6.20.26. The evacuation maps are now posted on the 2nd and 3rd floors as required. |
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