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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Soleil Marx and Loraine Perez met with Licensee, Tracy Nordby, for an unannounced annual inspection. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facilities hours of operation are Monday through Friday 07:00 AM to 05:30 PM. This facility has two waivers on file for decking and an irrigation ditch.
Upon LPA arrival there was a census of 11 napping children in care being supervised by the licensee. Licensee stated a staff member had just left due to a medical emergency and that another staff was on their way to the facility. LPAs observed an assistant arrived to the facility to assist the licensee approximately five minutes post LPA arrival.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas include: backyard, basement, decking, all bedrooms and kitchen. Licensee understands that children may never enter off-limits areas. LPA observed a working telephone, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed home was safe, orderly, and free of hazards. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys within the home. LPA observed fireplace and stairs within the home are properly barricaded to meet regulations. Licensee stated there are no firearms on the premises. Licensee understands that if there are any poisons in the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. LPAs observed a pool on the premises, in the off-limits backyard, that is properly fenced to meet regulations. LPAs observed a hot tub on the off-limits lower decking which is secured to meet regulation with a hard top cover that locks on all four sides.
LPA observed all required postings, a children's roster and fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted 02/2024. LPAs reviewed records of children’s files and staff files, all which contained the required documentation. Licensee has current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training, which expires 03/2024. Licensee has current Mandated Reporter Training, which expires 08/2025. Licensee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's’ must be completed every two years.
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