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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Petersen conducted an unannounced random annual site inspection for this facility at 1205 on 11/5/19. LPA met with licensee, Dolma Chozom, and toured all areas of the facility which are on limits to children in care. Also present at the time of this inspection was assistant, Sofia Vargas, and five children in care consisting of four infants and one preschool age child. The facility is within ratio and capacity and all adults present are background cleared.
The on limits areas for children in care are the dining area, the play room, the nap room and the hall bathroom. Furnishings, and equipment, including infant sleeping equipment, are age appropriate and free of observed sharp/broken pieces. There were no hazardous items/toxins observed to be accessible to children in care. The facility has heating and ventilation and a portable available for temperature management/comfort. Per licensee there are no firearms stored or present on the premises.
Per staff, the most recent fire department inspection was during 2019. There is a working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector and fully charged fire extinguisher.
The outdoor patio and covered sand box area are fully fenced and available to children in care with adult supervision present. There are no swings or high climbing equipment present. The separate outdoor storage area is off limits to children in care. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water.
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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