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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S. Hawkins made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an inspection to ensure the facility is complying with licensing regulations. Present at the start of this licensing report was licensee, assistant Angelica Perez, licensee mother Cyndee Montgomery and one minor child. Upon arrival there were six children in care (2 infants, 4 preschoolers), two additional children (1 infant, 1 preschooler) arrived during the visit making the total census of 8. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There are presently 2 adults living in the home. Licensee informed LPA that there was a change in the household and one adult has moved out and the adult assistant has moved in.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured and the licensee was operating within the licensed capacity. An assistant was present assisting with care. Operating hours are 6:45am to 5:45pm, Mon–Fri. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates and high latches. The licensee's pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is current, which expires 10/20. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were stored out of the reach of children. Poisonous items are not stored on site, and none were observed during today's inspection. There is a working carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher in the home. The licensee has a current roster of children in care. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's visit. The children use the backyard as the outdoor play area, and it is completely fenced. Licensee stated that the backyard is temporarily off limits due to construction of the wooden fence. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Staff files were reviewed for immunization's, tuberculosis, and mandated reporter training. Children's records were reviewed for immunization's, parents rights, and emergency contact form. All children's and staff files were in substantial compliance.
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