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25 | An annual random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Laura Chavez. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary dated 7/5/2019 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Two adults currently reside in the home. During today's inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee and her assistant were supervising eight children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are 5:00am to 6:00pm, Monday–Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the laundry room, master bedroom/bathroom, and the back bedroom and were made inaccessible by locks and doorknob covers. The home is clean, orderly and comfortable. There are safe toys and equipment available for children. The licensee stated there is a working telephone in the home. The licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications were reviewed, and expire on 3/21/2021. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) are stored out of the reach of children. Poisons are locked in a storage room located on the side of the home. The fireplace in the living room is for ornamental purposes. The 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 6/4/2019. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. The children use the backyard as the outdoor play area and it is fully fenced. LPA observed an inflatable pool, approximately 8'x5'x2' in size filled half way with water. The pool is located in the gated, off-limits patio area in the back yard. The patio area and the children's play area are in physically separate fenced in areas. Three sides of fence that surround the pool meet pool fencing requirements. The fourth fenced area is 4' high. The gate does not swing out and is not self latching. During today's inspection LPA discussed with required pool fencing and gate requirements with the licensee. Eight children's records were reviewed at 2:55pm; current immunization's and Notification of Parent’s Rights forms were on file. The licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children in care.
Report continued: See LIC809-C |