On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Chancellor arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA 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- Friday 6Am-6:30PM.
· Off-limit areas include: all of upstairs, bedroom 5/office, both sides of the backyard, garage, laundry room, and kitchen. Off-limit areas include a child safety gate, making them inaccessible to children. LIC recently, listed family room as on limits, as children pass through this space to access the backyard.
· The facility is licensed to have no more than 8 children as a small FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. Four children were present during inspection, along with an assistant.
· 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 (2A:10BC) 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/stored according to Title 22. 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 on file.
· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted.
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