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25 | Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA) Judy Mora and Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. Licensing staff met with licensee, Cathy Abbey, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. The licensee's son, Robert Abbey, was also present. There were 4 children present, 2 being infants. Family members residing in the home are 2 adults (criminal record clearances on file). There is a dog in the home that is usually kept in the backyard.
This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room (FIREPLACE: inaccessible), play room, garage and backyard (fenced). The children use the bathroom in the hallway, living room, play room, kitchen area, and backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 1 bedroom and detached garage. The licensing staff toured all areas used by children during this visit.
Licensee states that there are currently 9 children enrolled, children's roster was reviewed and is current. Disaster drill log was not available, licensee has not conducted a drill in the last 6 months as required.
Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for safety and comfort. There is a small set of stairs from the hallway leading to the play room. There is a working telephone service maintained in the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in some areas of the home (see 809d). The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The licensee does understand that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock.
Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. There were safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. Emergency Disaster Plan was posted at the time of visit. Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Identification and Emergency form, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment and Immunization's are on file.
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