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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cherie Acosta conducted an unannounced ANNUAL/RANDOM inspection. Present during today’s inspection was the licensee, her fingerprint cleared husband, fingerprint cleared assistant, one infant and six preschool aged children in care.
The home was toured for Health and Safety Inspection. On limits area consist of the living room (which has been converted into a playroom), dining room, family room, first floor bathroom, first floor bedroom located at the end of the hall, kitchen, and the backyard. Off limits area consists of the garage, first floor bedroom/office located at the beginning of the hallway, and the entire second floor. The home appears to be orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no pools, spas, hot tubs, or any other similar bodies of water at this home. There are no firearms on the premises as stated by the licensee. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children are stored and inaccessible to children. Stairs are gated. The fireplace is screened to prevent access by children. The fireplace is not used during child care hours as stated by the licensee. LPA verified that the fire extinguisher 3A40BC is fully charged. The home is equipped with both a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. There is a working telephone in the home. The home provides appropriate toys, learning materials and play equipment. Outdoor play area is fenced.
The licensee is operating within the licensed capacity. LPA did not observe any child left without supervision during the inspection.
Licensee was reminded that anyone working, residing or frequently visiting the home must be fingerprint cleared prior to being in the presence of children or an immediate civil penalty can be assessed.
Children files were reviewed. Files reviewed contain children’s emergency information.
Licensee is in compliance with immunization requirements for child care providers. |