Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Reiko Jones-Modeste conducted a case management inspection due to three COVID_19 inquiries reported to the Centralized Complaint and Information Bureau(CCIB) with the latest inquiry sent on September 24, 2020. LPA met with Licensee Selina Lay. LPA observed seven(7) children in care watching a film with Licensee Assistant; Promise Cleaver.
Licensee stated she is aware of the inquiries as she has been in contact with several neighbors from her Block Club. She confirmed she has even spoken with an Attorney as the parties are approaching the Licensees’ parents outside the facility during provider hours. She has held a meeting with her parents recently about false statements and allegations. Licensee feels the inquiries are malicious.
Licensee confirmed she has a current Foster Care License. In addition, Licensee confirmed the following precautions surrounding sanitization and cleaning:
Daily end of day sanitizing and mopping of all floors. Sanitizing solution is sprayed on high-touch surfaces and devices while wearing gloves, throughout the day. The outdoor play area(front yard) is power washed once per month and hosed down once per day. Children plastic blocks and all plastic toys are boiled in water daily and sprayed with disinfectant spray. A housekeeper cleans and sanitizes the entire home once every two weeks. Bathrooms are cleaned 3 times per day at 10am, 1pm, after 6p.
Licensee confirmed her operating hours are: 7am-6pm Monday thru Friday.
LPA advised Licensee to have sanitizer available for parents at the outdoor entrance to the facility. LPA also advised Licensee to place all COVID_19 related postings at the entrance/gate to the facility to ensure an unobstructed view.
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