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25 | On June 22, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Silva conducted an unannounced Required – 1 Year inspection assisted by licensee Maria Morris. Upon arrival, the licensee had 4 clients in care. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff-to-child ratios. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review showed that all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 2 adults, including the licensee, and 3 minor are currently living in the home, according to the licensee.
INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor day care area identified in the Facility Sketch LIC999 and areas accessible to clients. Off-limits areas were inaccessible to clients in care with child gates and locks at the time of inspection. According to the licensee, the main child care area is family room/dining room.
The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. The licensee stated she keeps telephone service in the home when clients are in care. Hours of operation are 23 hours a day. The licensee is aware that each FCCH shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. There is no fireplace in the facility.
The licensee stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to clients in care. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to clients were observed during the inspection. Clients nap on cots. According to the licensee, beddings are stored individually and washed weekly. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the clients served.
ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The licensee provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to the children. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Filtered drinking water is available to clients in care. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients’ bathrooms were clean and in good repair. |