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25 | An annual inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Connolly. Present was licensee. No children were present. In February 2019 licensee applied for a large family child care home license. Fire clearance was issued March 2019. LPA is also here today due to the request for an increase in capacity. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances.
The floor plan was verified. Home is two story detached. There is a gate at the bottom of the staircase in addition to a gate at the entrance of the family room/kitchen area. The main day care areas are the family room, kitchen/eating area and downstairs bathroom. The upstairs and garage are off-limits areas. Licensee acknowledges that children are never to enter an off-limit area of the home.
The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medication, sharp knives and hazardous items that could pose a danger to children. The fireplace is screened thus inaccessible to children. The required fire extinguisher (2 A 10BC), carbon monoxide, and smoke detectors are in operable condition. Licensee's pediatric CPR and First Aid health cards are current until 2/27/2021. There are age appropriate toys and educational material for the preschool program provided by the licensee.
The fenced backyard is designated for the outside play area for children in care. Outdoor children play equipment that appears age appropriate for ages served is located here. There is cushioning material underneath children climbing equipment There is a spa in the backyard. Spa has a cover. Licensee demonstrated today the spa cover supports the weight of an adult. Spa cover was locked requiring a key to open.
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