Lil Kritters Child Care

“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 10, 2023, regarding not completing accident/injury reports, positive behavior supports, and lack of supervision. An investigation began on August 14, 2023. The complaint is substantiated for not documenting accident/injuries because Owner Matos stated she did not document Child #1 s injuries. The complaint is also substantiated for lack of positive behavior supports because staff members did not intervene quickly to ensure the safety of the Child #1 and Child #2 and allowed them to physically fight for almost three minutes before intervening and Owner Matos and Staff #1 demonstrate a lack of appropriate interactions as they are observed speaking in a disrespectful manner to the two children observed fighting. There is no evidence to substantiate for lack of supervision because two staff members are observed in the video footage watching the two children physically fight. A concern noted was video footage showed child care was being provided in an unapproved space in the large family child care home.”

“Ensure child files are complete. Two children need blood lead screening results. One child need a health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead screening results. One child needs an emergency card, immunization record, parents right to know acknowledgement, screen time permission, and transportation permission.”

“Purchase a non-porous surface and foot-activated diaper pail for diaper changing.”

“Purchase an eye patch or dressing for the first aid kit.”

“Submit the rabies vaccinations for Simba.”

“Ensure meals and snacks provided by the LFCCH meet the meal pattern requirements. The children were provided water instead of milk with lunch. Provider Matos stated she ran out of milk at breakfast time. This was discussed and she stated she would use milk from her personal stock for pm snack.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs first aid certification.”

“Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. This was corrected when the application was submitted to OCCL on 5/3/2023.”

“Ensure household member who has turn 18 years of age, gets fingerprinted within five days of turning 18. Send fingerprint receipt to OCCL”

“Ensure parent right to know log is completed annually with enrolled children and anyone who tours the facility.”

“Complete files are needed for the following children: Date of enrollment, days and hours of care for eight children. A health appraisal is needed for one child.”

“Ensure to document the exact time of arrival and departure for children in care. Provide attends record from 6/7/2022 to 6/17/2022.”

“Remove the air freshers from the child care room. ( corrected when the provider remove them from the child care area)”

“Purchase a foot activated trash can for diapering.”

“Provide a pet vaccination receipt for one dog.”

“Repair or replace the self latching device for the from gate of the outdoor play area. Remove all debris from the back gate to allow free movement and accessibility.”

“Ensure to document the exact arrival and departure for all staff members . Send copy from 6-7-2022 to 6-17-2022.”