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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA), Tyra Block, conducted an unannounced inspection for a capacity increase with the licensee. This visit is to verify that the licensee remains in substantial compliance with the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing family child care homes. LPA met with licensee, also present was 2 day care children and licensee's adult children. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. Licensee stated First Aid/CPR certification was renewed and will submit proof by email. Mandated reporter training expires 11/2023. LPA confirmed with licensee that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record and child abuse/TB clearances. The single story apartment home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC), carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water on the property, there is a pool located in the complex that is gated and requires a key for entry. Licensee stated that there are no weapons in the home. Licensee has provided landlord notification. The home appears to be large enough to accommodate up to 14 children. Fire clearance was received on 8/18/22. Licensee stated fire drills/ disaster drills have not been conducted.
Applicant will be using the following rooms for childcare: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There are no off-limit areas. The applicant has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard/ patio available for outdoor activities.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. |