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25 | An unannounced annual/random inspection is made today by LPA Owens. Present at time of inspection were licensee, her assistant and 12 day care children. Ages of children present were 3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,2,2,2. Licensee is not a Foster Parent, nor have any other licenses.
A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch is conducted. Staff and Children were spoken to during inspection. There are no "bodies of water" at this home. Licensee states there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA observed poisons, cleaning compound's, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace contains a screen, and is inaccessible to children. Fire extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide detector and smoke detector meets regulations. Currently, licensee does have 1 dog that is inaccessible to children; the dog is in an off limit area. There are sheep, goats and chickens that are in the backyard play area. She chooses to allow the children to feed the sheep, goat and chickens and she is aware that she is responsible for child safety around pets at all times. There are no stairs in the home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. There is a working telephone. Adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection. Children are supervised when outside in the unfenced play area.
The capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Staff-child ratios are maintained. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Pediatric CPR/FA is current with expiration date of 4/7/2020. A child roster is maintained. Fire and disaster drills are conducted every six months and documented. Some staff and children records reviewed.
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