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25 | On March 15th, 2023, at 2:00 pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mariya Melnichuk and David Nguyen met with Licensee, Tiesha Brown for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. LPAs were granted for entry into the facility by License. There were seven (7) children present at the start of inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Saturday through Saturday, 23 hours/day. Licensee provided copy of liability insurance which is $300,000 for every occurrence. Meals—breakfast, lunch, pm snack, and dinner are provided to daycare children.
All adults subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the entire upstairs, laundry room, and the garage. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed play room area with age appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Outdoor play space is fenced. There is no bodies of water on the day care premises.
Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were on file. LPA observed a current roster and documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. Licensee's immunization records are available in the facility file. Current EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 06/2023 and Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter Training was verified and expires 5/2024.
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