On December 13, 2023 at 1:35 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Rubio arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA met with Licensee Shonnie Reshard, toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:
· Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
· Off-limit areas include: Entire second story, bedroom 1 and garage.
· The facility is licensed to have no more than 8 children as a small family child care home and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. LPA observed three children present with Licensee providing care and supervision. Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection
· A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file
· A fully charged fire extinguisher was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.
· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children
· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children
· Toxins are locked and inaccessible to children in care.
· Weapons are not present as stated by Licensee Shonnie Reshard. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations
· Stairs are barricaded
· Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys are provided
· Current roster was not on file.
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