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25 | On Thursday, September 30th, 2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Ferrara conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee Mary Anne O'Shaughnessy. Licensee currently had 12 children in care with an assistant present. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. All adults in the home have a criminal record clearance and annual fees are current.
Off limit areas include: Entire upstairs, laundry room, garage, and right side yard. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection and observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair with proper ventilation. LPA observed the proper documents were posted where visible to parents. LPA observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children including cleaning compounds, medications, or sharp objects. LPA observed an accessible 2A-10-BC fire extinguisher. LPA observed the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly. The facility has adequate toys that are safe for children to use. The backyard is fenced and safe for children. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises and Licensee stated there are no firearms.
LPA observed a current CPR/1st aide certificate which expires February 2022. LPA reviewed safe sleep regulations for children under age two. LPA observed the children’s roster and fire drill log are current. LPA reviewed children’s files and observed that all the required documentation was present in each child's file. LPA reviewed staff files and observed the appropriate documentation on file.
LPA discussed Incidental Medical Services- IMS with the Licensee. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/(800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
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