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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Petersen conducted an unannounced random annual site inspection for this facility at 0940. LPA met with licensee, Kisa Sims-Carr. Also present at the time of this inspection were assistant, Deanna Johnson, and there were nine children in care consisting of three infants, five preschool age and one school age children including five grandchildren. The facility is within ratio and capacity. Licensee's husband, Raechell Carr, arrived at the facility while LPA was still present. All adults present are background cleared and associated to this facility. The on limits areas of the home for children in care are the living room, kitchen, bathroom in the hall, one bedroom, the family room and converted garage. The facility has been inspected by fire department within the past year.
Off limits areas are made inaccessible by closed doors and visual supervision. There is a fireplace which is screened to prevent access by children. There are age appropriate furnishings, play items and equipment (including infant sleeping equipment) which appear to be free of hazardous conditions. Hazardous items/toxins are stored inaccessible to children in care via child safety latches or high cabinets. There are working fire alarms, a working carbon monoxide detector and fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. Per licensee there are no firearms present or stored on the premises.
The back patio and outdoor area is off limits to children in care and licensee will contact LPA prior to returning the out doors area to on limits. There are no pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water accessible to children.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual-Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Sections 102417. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information 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
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