Description: Thompson, Brittany is a Registered Family Child Care Home in La Plata MD, with a maximum capacity of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-11 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.02.03B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Regarding the 12/21/2022 full inspection, it was noted as a discussion on that particular inspection for the provider to submit required documentation by 01/31/2023. There are documents from that timeframe that still have not been submitted. Please submit the following documents within 30 days of the date of this inspection: 12 hours of continued training and 3 medical evaluations. As verbally discussed today, there also needs to be another 12 hours of continued training submitted by 01/31/2024, totaling 24 hours of continued training. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One of the emergency cards was missing the doctor's address and there was no address for any of the emergency individuals. Please obtain this information from the caretaker. Also as a reminder, ensure that emergency cards are fully completed when children are enrolled and/or when emergency cards are updated. Submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were four emergency cards that were inspected at today's inspection. Three of these emergency cards were not updated annually as required. The provider agreed to have the emergency cards updated by the end of the business day or by the latest, by the end of the week. Submit a letter of correction indicating that each of the emergency cards were updated. It is suggested that the provider create a tracking system to help with due dates of when paperwork, etc. needs or is required to be completed. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.01G | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider operates her child care out of her basement. The provider no longer has the small refrigerator that was previously located in the basement and indicated that it stopped working; therefore, she got rid of it. The provider replaced this refrigerator with a mini 6 can refrigerator, which is not sufficient to hold potential lunches, beverages, milk etc. Currently, lunch is provided by the provider. The approved substitute brings the meals to the basement from the main level. The provider agreed to purchase a small refrigerator so the beverages and/or food that may be brought to the daycare can be stored in the basement refrigerator. Send a picture of this refrigerator to the Licensing Specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider needs to submit at least 24 hours of continued training. Submit at least 12 hours of continued training within 30 days of the date of this inspection. The other 12 hours may be submitted prior to the end of January 2024. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Missing from the children's records and as discussed at today's inspection, the following documents were missing from children's files: emergency card missing address for emergency pick-up, the parents need to sign the lead screen form or the entire lead form was missing, Health Inventory Part I and Part II, and updated immunizations. Once these documents have been obtained, email the Licensing Specialist a letter of correction indicating that all documentation has been received. Ensure that this documentation is obtained prior to a child being enrolled. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Full | 13A.15.05.01G | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider indicated that the refrigerator, that she had in the basement, broke and she has not yet replaced it. Currently, the provider is storing the children's food items in the refrigerator located on the main level of the home which is an off-limits area. The provider stated her substitutes will bring her food/beverages from that level of the home when needed. The provider stated she will purchase a new refrigerator so that these items may be kept on the level of the approved child care space. Submit a photograph of the refrigerator and a letter of correction within thirty days from the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Full | 13A.15.05.04B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no barrier at the stairs located in the basement. Ensure that the barrier is secure and in place at all times. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Full | 13A.15.05.04B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Located in the bathroom were cleaning products located under the sink. Ensure that there is a child-proof device on the cabinet when there are cleaning products inside the cabinet. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Full | 13A.15.09.01B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the entire inspection, there was a Disney movie that was playing. At arrival, the child care children were sitting in chairs watching the Disney Cars movie. The children later were instructed to participate in an art project with the provider. During this time, the movie and sound of this movie continued to play. The provider was reminded of screen time regulations and that she is to ensure that no child under the age of 2 is permitted to view any passive technology. Also, children 2 years or older are only permitted to view no more than 30 minutes of age-appropriate passive technology a week. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider had multiple first aid supplies missing from the first aid kit. The provider stated she will replace these items and will ensure that the first aid kit contains the required supplies at all times. It is suggested to have extra items on hand that get used often. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Full | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Located under the bathroom sink and on a table located in the child care room were cleaning agents. Ensure that chemicals are kept out of reach of children and that appropriate locking devices are utilized. | |||
| 2021-12-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were two emergency forms that were missing required documentation. Ensure that all required documentation is obtained prior to the child being cared for. | |||
| 2021-12-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At arrival, the provider had two children (19 months and age 2) sleeping in two separate pack n plays in an unapproved bedroom located in the basement. Upon discussion of the unapproved space, the provider moved the pack-n-plays and the children out of this room. As discussed, an area of the home may not be used until it is approved by the Office of Child Care and the Fire Marshal's Office. | |||
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