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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Tran arrived at the above facility to conduct a required inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee Josefina Hanna, licensee's husband, and an employee with seven children in care. About 11:20 A.M. we toured the accessible areas of the home. All adults have fingerprinted cleared and associated to the licensed facility. LPA observed proper care and supervision of children and ratios.
Licensee and employee wears mask when caring for children. The current hours of operation are from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Monday through Friday. This is a two story dwelling home. The first floor consists of one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, dinning room, kitchen, a family room, and attached garage. Childcare mainly conducted in the converted bedroom and in the family room. Children do have access to the kitchen area and dinning room. LPA observed the kitchen has safety latched on the cabinets and no sharp objects accessible to children in care. The second floor is off-limits to children in care and consists of four bedrooms and two bathroom. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. The enclosed backyard observed to be clean and available for children. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises.
LPA observed all posting requirements accessible to all parents. Licensee had current CPR/First Aid certificates (Exp. 3/2023), fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide and smoke detector meet regulations. Cleaning materials and medications are inaccessible, Licensee stated there are no firearms in the home. The home conducted emergency disaster drill on a monthly basis. Children’s records were reviewed and completed.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
LPA informed the effects of lead exposure for children between ages 1-6 years old are the most at risk for lead poisoning. A copy of lead exposure was provided. |