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25 | On 10/10/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required annual inspection at the Volk Family Childcare Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Kathleen Volk, who guided the LPA on a facility tour. Family members residing in the home include 4 adults (licensee, licensee’s son and wife and roommate) and 2 children (2 and 5). Per Guardian, all adults in this facility obtain a criminal record clearance. However, the son and the daughter-in-law will need to submit their TB test.
This is a large family childcare facility. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 6 AM-6 PM. During the inspection, LPA observed 4 childcare children (7, 5, 4, 2 ) years old with Licensee. Per the Licensing Information System, annual facility fees were current. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Per the licensee, she does not have children who need IMS.
The home is set up as follows: This is a single-story home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, a family room, a living room, a laundry room, and a garage. The following areas are used for daycare:
Daycare is provided in the living room. Children use the bathroom in the hallway on the right. Children have access to the living room and dining room. Off-limit areas include all bedrooms, the backyard, a detached garage, and a laundry room.
Living Room: In the designated playroom, LPA observed adequate age-appropriate toys, books, games, and napping mats/hygienic diaper-changing equipment. The carpets and other materials were observed to be in good condition. |