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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) R. Derraco conducted an unannounced required one year inspection to the above facility on 07/07/22. LPA arrived at the facility at 1:00PM and met with licensee, Laticia McZeal, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection A2 and A3. Per licensee, the day care is closed for vacation from 07/01/22-07/11/22. Per Licensee, there are 8 children that are currently enrolled. There were no children present upon arrival.
This is a single-story home which consists of 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, a recreation room, a garage, front yard and backyard (fenced). The off limit areas include 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, recreational room, garage, and front yard.
The main care area is located towards the back of the home in a converted bedroom. LPA observed age appropriate toys and art supplies, a child sized table, child sized chairs, and a wall mounted television. Required postings were observed behind the door. A fire extinguisher was observed to be kept in the locked closet along with cleaning supplies and a refrigerator. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be operable. LPA observed the outdoor play area to have perimeter fencing and was free of sharp, loose, or pointy parts. A basket ball court and a swing set were observed in the outdoor play area. The bathroom designated for children in care was observed to be clean and free of defects. The licensee states that she provides food for children in care. A door with an electronic lock was observed to separate the off limit area of the home from the main care area.
Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. 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. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. (page 1 of 3) |