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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cherie Acosta conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection. Present during today’s inspection was the licensee, her fingerprint cleared husband and her two children. Licensee currently operates 8:30am to 11:30am Tuesday through Thursday. There were no children in care during the inspection.
The home was toured for Health and Safety Inspection. On limits area consist of the living room, family room, dining room, kitchen and first floor bathroom. The remainder of the home is off limits to children. Off limits areas will be made inaccessible by use of gates, closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. 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. Licensee has a fountain located in the backyard. The fountain does not have water. 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 home has a gas fireplace that is screened. 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.
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. The licensee has current CPR and First Aid which expires 04/23. Mandated reporter training was completed 4/5/21. Licensee is in compliance with required immunizations for childcare providers. |