Tripet Family Child Care

Staffing Ratio and Capacity — On 5/28/25, at 9:30AM, LPA observed nine (9) children in care. The Licensee's license permits care for a maximum of eight (8) children. Statements gathered during the investigation confirmed that, typically, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, there are nine (9) children in care, and occasionally a tenth child is dropped in. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

Staffing Ratio and Capacity — On 5/28/25, at 9:30AM, LPA observed four (4) infants and five (5) preschool-aged children present during the visit. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

Family home — children supervised at all times — At 9:30 AM, upon arrival, the LPA observed that the Licensee was not present at the facility. The Licensee arrived at 11:00 AM, only after staff notified them that the LPA was at the facility conducting a cite visit. Based on interviews conducted, statements corroborate that the Licensee’s absences often exceed 20% of the hours the facility is providing care each day. Specifically, it was discovered that on May 22, 2025, the Licensee left the facility at approximately 1:30 PM and did not return until around 9:30 PM. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

Personnel Requirements — During today's visit, LPA observed Staff 1 working at the facility prior to obtaining a criminal record clearance through Community Care Licensing. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

Family home — preventive health training, including pediatric CPR and first aid — Interviews conducted confirmed that on May 22, 2025, an unqualified staff member was left alone with ten children during nap time for approximately one hour. The staff member did not possess a valid Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification at the time. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.