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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christopher Bello and Mai Lor met with licensee Alyce Taylor for an unannounced random annual inspection and toured areas of the home accessible to children in care. Off-limit areas include all bedrooms, laundry room and garage. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. The census included seven children. Also present was licensee’s husband whom was acting as an assistant. Licensee stated there are no new residents in the home since licensure. All Adult residents have criminal record clearances.
LPAs observed current CPR/First Aid certificates which expire on 3/17/2021. LPA discussed recent changes in licensing requirements, including the posting of licensing inspection notices and reports and Parent Notification Requirements. LPAs reviewed some children’s files. LPAs observed fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented. LPAs notified licensee of upcoming safe sleep and lead testing regulations.
LPAs observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children. LPAs observed Fireplace which was screened. LPAs observed that cleaning materials were inaccessible. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector meet regulation. Toys appear to be safe. The backyard is fenced and gated.
There are no bodies of water observed.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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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