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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lea Habtom and Amanda Blesi met with licensee Fredene Brown for an unannounced annual/random inspection. Present at the time of inspection was licensee, her assistant Keith Brown and 14 day care children.
A tour of the home, inside and outside, was conducted. Stairs are barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Off-limit rooms are: Entire upstairs Licensee acknowledges that children may never enter these off-limit areas.
Licensee states there are no weapons or firearms in the home. There are no body of waters. LPA observed hazardous items (detergents, cleaning compounds, medication, sharp utensils, and other items that could pose a danger to children in care) are properly stored out of children's reach. An exemption was granted for the fireplace. There is a working telephone. Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector meet regulations. Toys and play equipment that were observed appear to be safe.
Adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection. The capacity as specified on the license is maintained. Staff-child ratios were not maintained due to 14 children in care and none were school age. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Pediatric CPR/FA was taken on January 25, 2020 and licensee is waiting for card to be mailed. A child roster is maintained. Fire and disaster drills are conducted every six months and documented. Children records reviewed. |