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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Green conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with licensee, Etelbina Dias, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were 2 children present during this inspection. Licensee states that there are currently 2 children enrolled.
This is a two story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, front and backyard (fenced). This is a duplex property. The children use the bathroom on the first floor, kitchen, living room, one bedroom and dining room. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 2nd floor, there is a kiddie gate blocking access to the stairwell. LPA observed a fireplace located in the living room that was made inaccessible via a shelf barricade and gate. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit.
Family members residing in the home are 3 adults (criminal record clearances on file). Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating or safety and comfort. There were safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. 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. 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.
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