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25 | On 8/23/21 Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Harris conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Kimberlie Schmidt. 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 three day care children present. The LPA observed the licensee to have four dogs and fours cats. The pets are indoor and outdoor. The licensee is aware of the safety of children around animals and takes responsibility for any action taken by her pets. The LPA observed inaccessible rooms to be off limits to children by the use of door knob spinners and a baby gate. The licensee is aware that the baby gate must be closed during day care hours and rooms with door spinners need to be closed. The accessible rooms were the living room, kitchen and dinning room and hall bathroom. The LPA observed safe toys and play equipment both indoors and outside. 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. There are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. 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. There are no stairs in the home. 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. |