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25 | On 06/20/2022 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts(LPAs) Christina Watts and Ashley Curry conducted an unannounced annual inspection for Nicolette Smith family child care home. LPA met with licensee, Nicolette Smith and guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Also present for the inspection was 13 children, licensee's fingerprint cleared asisstant Stephanie Cowen, and licensee's sister who is visiting from out of town. Facility hours of operations are Monday-Friday from 7:00am - 5:30 pm.
This is a one story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, garage, back yard with a play structure and a shed. The children will use the living room, kitchen, bathroom located at the end of the hall, first bedroom on the right, and the backyard. Areas off limits to children include: all bedrooms, master bathroom, and garage. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit.
Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and central heating system for safety and comfort. There were safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. There are no stairs in the home. There is a working telephone in the home. Licensee is aware all sharp objects should be placed in an area inaccessible to children in care. Licensee is also aware all detergents, poisons, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children should be stored in an area inaccessible to children. There is a dog, cat, parrot, and 2 fish tanks in the home.
LPA observed and inspected sleeping equipment. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Licensee has an up to code 3A40BC fire extinguisher and working dual smoke/carbon monoxide detector on the premises. There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in family home. Licensee is aware that fire/earthquake drills must be completed and logged every 6 months.
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