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25 | On 7/26/21 at 1:05pm, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Loretta Dyson arrived at the home for an unannounced required inspection. LPM met with the licensee. The licensee's mother/assistant was also present and caring for children. There were 2 infants, 10 preschoolers and 2 school age children also present.
LPM toured all of the areas of the home used for the child care, with the licensee, including the living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, converted garage, downstairs bathroom and backyard, to conduct a health and safety inspection. The home is neat and clean with sufficient heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The home is a two story home and the entire second level is off limits to children in care. This area is made inaccessible by a closed gate at the bottom of the stairs. The family room is used to isolate children that are sick, away from other children in care. The licensee advised that she encourages parents to keep sick children at home and contacts parents to pick up children right away if they are not feeling well. LPM observed an ample supply of age appropriate toys, activities, and furniture and they appear to be safe and in good condition. The fireplace in the family room has a glass enclosure and is blocked by furniture, to prevent access by children. The backyard is fully fenced and is used for outdoor play. LPM did not observe any toxins, hazardous items, cleaning supplies, medications or bodies of water that are accessible to children in care today. LPM did not observe any infants swaddled. LPM did not observe any child left in a parked vehicle. The licensee stated that there are no firearms in the home.
The licensee and another assistant have current CPR/First Aid certificates which expire on 7/11/22. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills, at least once every 6 months, and the last earthquake/fire drill conducted was on 3/29/21. The home has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, first aid kit and telephone. LPM observed all required postings including posters related to COVID-19 prevention measures. |