Physical Plant: Home is clean and orderly, there is a fireplace in the living room area inaccessible with fireplace screen , LPA observed few age appropriate toys and play equipment, working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, and fully charged 2A10BC Fire Extinguisher. Per licensee no one smokes in the home. There is a designated area for ill child(ren) as necessary, no weapon/firearms, facility sketch complete and current, off limit areas include all the home’s 2nd floor, garage, and laundry room. The laundry room is made inaccessible with a door knob. There is a working telephone (cell phone),

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

The following was discussed with the Applicant: Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed; Applicant reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Applicant made aware that it is her/their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care.

There is no corrections needed LPA will summit application for approval on December 20 2021.

Outdoor: LPA observed the homes backyard. The backyard is safe for children (inaccessible lawnmower, gardening tools, poisonous plants, thorn trees, cactus). The outdoor play shall be supervised by the applicant.

There is a covered patio section for children to play. The area of the backyard used for childcare is fenced (wood/ Cmu wall/ Masonry wall) and gated. This play area is clear and clean of debris. Per applicant she will buy age appropriate toys on the patio.

Advisory/Other: First Aid kit readily available. CPR/First Aid expire 07/2023. The electrical outlets are covered. LPA did not observe crib, mat, and cot for children/infants to nap per applicant she will purchase crib before accepting day care child. Per Applicant the children will nap in the play area and living room. Applicant always reminded to supervise children at all time.

Pets: LPA observed a dog and all the vaccination record are current during the pre-licensing inspection.

LPA advised Applicant All adults living/residing in the home are fingerprint cleared and associated.

Applicant advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months & licensee must obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed.