Canty Family Day Care Home

Child care personnel failed to document an accident, incident or an observed health related sign or symptom on the day it occurred. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] On 6/27/2024, an enrolled child fell and hit her head on a toy. The Provider did not complete an Incident/Accident Report on the day of the accident. The Provider completed the report but was unable to obtain a parent signature due to the child no longer attending the program. The Family Day Care Home Handbook states on pages 42-43 that: D. All accidents, incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child, and observed health related signs and symptoms, which occur at a home, on field trips or during transportation, must be documented on the day they occur. Documentation shall include the name of the affected party, date and time of occurrence, description of occurrence, actions taken, and signature of operator and custodial parent or legal guardian. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. E. Records of accidents, incidents, and observed health related signs and symptoms must be maintained for 12 months. F. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. G. After the occurrence of an incident that involved the serious injury or death of a child, the operator must notify the licensing authority immediately in order for the licensing authority to ensure health standards are met for continued …