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25 | An inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Port. A review of adult records indicates that all facility residents, staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There are presently 3 adults (including the licensee) and 1 minor child living in the home. Operating hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured and the licensee was not operating within compliance of staffing ratios. LPA observed the licensee and assistant Michelle Stout caring for 5 infants and 7 preschool age children. The maximum infants that can be cared for is 4. Assistant Kamber Fishbein arrived at 2:30 PM. An infant was picked up by their parent at 2:45 PM.
The floor plan was verified. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of door locks. The garage is off limits. The children use the backyard as the outdoor play area, and it is completely fenced. The outdoor play area is free from hazards. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There is a fireplace in the living room screened by a fireplace cover and inaccessible to children in care. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were stored out of the reach of children. Poisonous items are locked in the outdoor shed. The home provides safe toys, equipment, and materials. During today’s inspection each child was observed to have safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. There is a working carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's visit. LPA verified there is a working telephone (cellular ) service at the facility.
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