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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lea Habtom and Amanda Blesi met with Licensee, Joan Childs, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Licensee states no others are present in the home today. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. At 11:30 a.m LPA took a census. There was no children present during today's visit.
At 11:45 am, Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include all bedrooms, garage and office. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone and a 2A10BC fire extinguisher. LPA observed weapons and ammunition stored and locked separately. There is an in-ground pool on the property which is surrounded by a chain link fence. Licensee states she was approved with that fence through the county. There is a pond in the back of the main home. Licensee states she was licensed with the pond through the county. Licensee was reminded to keep pond empty if children go to the main home. There is no fireplace. There is no stairs in the home. Outdoor play space is fenced.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA reviewed children’s files. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. The licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. Licensee was reminded to keep CPR and Mandated reporter training. (Report continues LIC809-C) |