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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Chancellor conducted an unannounced annual inspection for Henton Family Childcare (FCCH) on April 25, 2025, at 10AM. LPA met with Licensee (LIC) Michelle Henton, who granted entry and authorized LPA to initiate an inspection through the indoors and outdoors of the home. Upon arrival, ten daycare children were present with one assistant.
The facility operates Monday- Friday, 6:30AM to 5:00 PM, servicing 0-7 years old. Certain areas listed as off-limits include the attached garage, laundry room, entire second story, and retaining wall garden. Facility is licensed as a large FCCH with a maximum capacity of fourteen (14) children and is operating within the capacity listed on the license. Ten children were present during inspection, ages 2-4 years old. During the inspection, LPA observed older children engaged in centers indoors and younger children engaged in gross motor activities outside. Children were also observed, intermittently escorted to the restroom and then getting ready for lunch.
There is a trampoline on the premises, however licensee states that it is not used by daycare children. The trampoline and its surrounding cover appear to be in fair condition, with minor tears. Alternatively, daycare children utilize an age appropriate, Jump-aroo located on the covered patio. The licensee agrees to only use the Jump-aroo in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and will provide adequate supervision to all children in care.
A working cell phone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed, mounted in entry hallway to the home. LPA observed an operational smoke detector mounted in the entry corridor to the home. Additionally, the carbon monoxide detector was operational and battery operated outside of the kitchen. LPA confirmed operating magnetic child safety locks under the kitchen sink where cleaning products are located. LPA confirmed and observed all kitchen knives, located above the kitchen microwave, inaccessible to daycare children. LPA reminded licensee that all poisons and cleaning compounds deemed hazardous must be locked by a key.
The facility provides a variety of age-appropriate toys for children downstairs. A current roster was available for review and up to date. LPA confirmed the required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, License and Notification of Parent’s Rights, are displayed in the daycare area. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill conducted and recorded in March 2025.
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