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An unannounced case management inspection was conducted on this date by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giselle Lucero. Upon arrival licensee Michelle Simpson allowed LPA entrance into the childcare facility. At 12:50PM, LPA observed licensee caring for 1 infant and 3 preschool age children sleeping in the bedroom.
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.
The licensee stated there are currently 4 adults including the licensee and 2 minors living in the home. During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured, and the licensees was operating within the licensed capacity.
During today’s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by locked doors. The childcare area consists of the living room, one bedroom, and the bathroom. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections. The facility has 1 dog that is locked away in an off limit area in the backyard.
The facility does not have a fireplace. The facility has central air conditioning. The home has age appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). The backyard is used for outdoor play area, LPA inspected the outdoor gates to verify doors are locked and secure. There are no bodies of water on the premises.
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