1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Blesi arrived to the home around 11:45am. While LPA was at the front door, licensee pulled up in a van, with day care children, stating she was in the middle of school pick ups and would return shortly. While waiting for licensee to return, LPA started the licensing report in the car. At approximately 12:25pm, licensee returned with day care children and met with licensee, Jennifer Mahoney, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. At 12:30pm LPA observed a total census of 6 children including 1 infant over 12 months, 1 infant under 12 months..
At 12:40 p.m., Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include backyard, master bath, garage, shed and side yard. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA did not observe bodies of water at the facility. (there used to be a spa in the backyard that has been removed). Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace is barricaded to prevent access by children. There are no stairs in the home.
Licensee 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 12:45 p.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. CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expired in January. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was also expired. (Report continues LIC809-C) |