Melissa Sundstrom

Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-15. Minimum standards for provision of transportation. - 1. Prior to licensure, the provider shall establish a written policy governing the transportation of children to and from the group child care, if the group child

Evidence of violation: It was reported that two vehicles were used to transport the children from the childcare to Wahpeton--zoo. Both vehicles that were used aren't in the childcare licensing system to be used as transportation and no insurance/liability verification are given in the childcare licensing system. No written permission forms that parents would need to approve their child could go on the fieldtrip could be shown as per Melissa's transportation policy. Method of correction: Update the childcare licensing system with the vehicles that will be used for transporting the childcare children. Provide a copy of the permission form that will be used for future fieldstrips. A blank line can be used for where the future fieldtrip with be going-- the form should include what insurance coverage is being used and who will be doing the transportation/driving along with what child restraint systems will be used for their child. Time allowed for correction: 20 Day. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-09. Staffing requirements. (4) - The provider of a group child care shall ensure that the group child care is sufficiently staffed at all times to meet the child and staff ratios for children in attendance, and that no

Evidence of violation: During an unannounced visit, it was found that Melissa was at a 2.97 for two staff members. Method of correction: Be within the appropriate child to staff ratio at all times. Time allowed for correction: Immediate. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).