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25 | An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sebastian Phouthavong. LPA met with Licensee, Christa Smiley. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. There are currently four adults living in the home.
During the inspection the home was toured inside and outside. The licensee was supervising five children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The facility’s operating hours are Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4:30PM. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The children will have access to the lower level of the home, include the living room, dining room, kitchen, classroom, and office.The off-limits areas of the home include the entire upstairs and garage. The off-limits areas of the home were made inaccessible by door locks, plastic doorknob covers and/or child gates. The home appears to be clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications were reviewed and expire on 6/2023. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated that no poisons are stored in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The roster of children in care was reviewed and was current. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was documented on 6/2022. The licensee stated there are firearms in the home and observed to be stored with a key lock. Ammunition is stored and locked separately from firearms.
Continued on LIC 809-C
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