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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Blesi met with assistant Effie Greer, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Prior to entry into the home, A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted at the door. Assistant states Licensee is not here today. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. At 10:15a.m. LPA observed a total census of 4 children ages 2, 1, 1, and 9 years old.
At 10:30 a.m LPA toured facility with assistant Effie and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include upstairs, laundry room, garage and backyard. Assistant acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. During today's inspection changes to off limit areas were made. The office which was formerly off limits is now on limits and used for napping children. The backyard was changed from on limits to 'off limits'. Assistant states she will submit an updated facility sketch. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Ms, Greer stated there are no weapons in the home. There is an above ground spa located in the off limit backyard. The spa was covered and latches were observed locked on all sides. Outdoor play space is fenced.
Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
At 11:00 a.m., LPA reviewed children’s files and observed immunization records and emergency contact information. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented.The licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was expired for Licensee and assistant. (Report continues LIC809-C) |