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32 | There is a wall heater in the day care area painted blue like the wall; wall heater is not barricaded. Licensee states it does not work. The day care area has a kitchen and is off limits to children; Maria uses a safety gate to prevent children from entering the area. There is a staircase in the off limit area of the home which is not barricaded. There is a door between main living room and day care room preventing children to enter that area. Maria identified the following as off limits: two living rooms, down stairs bedroom, closet and entire upstairs (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). Off limit outdoor areas are detached garage, laundry room, two storage sheds, and living area where two tenants reside.
LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. Licensee has two pet dogs. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Any poisons are locked and inaccessible to the day care children. The Licensee states that she does not administer any medication to the day care children at this time.
A review of staff records on September 13, 2021 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA also reminded the Licensee of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12 month period.
Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 bchildren in the home at any time without a fully qualified adult present. The Licensee states that does not transport any day care children. The Licensee understands that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping.
LPA conducted an exit interview with the Licensee and advised her that no deficiencies issued during today's inspection.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE HOME, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS. |