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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Denton met with Applicant Brandy Alderson over video chat for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. This meeting was conducted using Zoom in lieu of an in-person inspection due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. LPA and Applicant Alderson toured the entire single story home both inside and out. The facility consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, play room, fenced-in play-yard and back yard. The main area for care will be the living room, dining area, play room and play yard. Off limit areas will consist of the master bedroom, master bathroom, both daughter's bedrooms, laundry room, garage, backyard, and storage shed.
Applicant owns the home. Applicant has completed the required Preventative Health and Safety course which includes 1 hour of nutrition. LPA provided blank forms required for children's records including immunization card and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts. LPA also provided the Parent's Rights form/poster, new regulations were reviewed which include vaccination requirements for staff and children, and smoking prohibition. 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
Kitchen cabinets are properly latched where necessary. All medications will be stored inaccessibly in a latched or high cabinet. Applicant's home is on a private well, which has been tested for safety. Day care children will only consume either filtered or bottled water. Applicant moved all toxic items to be stored under lock and key. |