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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Raul Navarro and Alanna Gontarek conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection. LPAs met with Licensees' Carla and Charles Hicks who guided the LPAs on a tour of the facility. Also present was Licensee's daughter/assistant. There were five children present during today’s inspection. Licensee states that there are currently 9 children enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. Disaster drill log was also available during today’s inspection. Last drill conducted on 2/2020.
This is a two story home which consists of 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Areas used by the children include the playroom/nap room, restroom adjacent to the playroom, living room, garage (used for limited activities only) and front yard. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: second floor, 2nd floor balconies, four bedrooms, three restrooms, side patio and backyard.
Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. Family members residing in the home are three adults (criminal record clearances on file). Licensee has 2 dogs. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. LPAs observed rubbing alcohol in the front restroom accessible to children. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children. License states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock.
Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. Emergency Disaster Plan was posted at the time of inspection. Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Identification and Emergency form. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged. Per Licensee, it was purchased over a year ago.Report continues- Page 1 of 3 |