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25 | On 8/26/21 Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Harris conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Colleen Schintgen. Also present was her assistant. LPA conducted a tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketches (LIC 999A) provided. The LPA observed all required licensing forms to be posted in a visible location for authorized representatives to view them. A census was taken and there were ten day care children present. The LPA observed the licensee to have one dog. The dog is outdoors and has a dog run in the back yard. The licensee is aware of the safety of children around animals and takes responsibility for any action taken by her pets. The outdoor play area in the back yard is fenced. Licensee is aware that children are to be supervised when outside an unfenced play area. The licensee has a boxed off area with wood chips, that has a play structure in it and other play items on the grass area. There are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. The licensee stated that they are not using the back yard until the construction is completed on a new day care room. The licensee is aware that the new play room can not be used until a fire clearance is received and CCL approves the room and adds it to her license. The LPA observed inaccessible rooms to be off limits to children by the use of door knob spinners/baby gates. The accessible rooms were the living room, dinning room, living room, kitchen and day care room. The LPA observed safe toys and play equipment both indoors and outside. There were no poisons observed on the premises accessible to children. Licensee is aware that poisons are required to be locked and inaccessible to children. Cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. There are no firearms or ammunition present at this facility. Fireplace is not in use during day care hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator, and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The licensee has a complete first aid kit, including bandages, scissor, thermometer, gloves and a first aid manual. Stairs are barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. There is a working telephone and the above telephone number was verified. Adequate supervision is being provided during this visit. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. |