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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 2 adults (including the licensee) and 1 minor child living in the home.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured and the licensee was operating within the licensed capacity. LPA observed 9 preschool age children in care being cared for by licensee and assistant, Bruna Goncalves Da Silva Brito. Also present in an off limits room, not interacting with children was Adult #1. Operating hours are 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The floor plan was verified. This is a single story 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom home. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of door knob covers and high latches. All of bedrooms, the kitchen, garage and master bathrooms are off limits. The main day care areas are the living room and enclosed sun room. Parents and children enter the facility by walking on the left side yard of the home and entering through the sun room door accessed in the backyard. 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 garage. 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 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. Page 1 of 3 (Continued on Page 2) |