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25 | On Thursday, December 9th, 2021, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kelly Ferrara and Arianna Manabat conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee Akram Edalatishams. LPAs observed there were currently eight children in care with the Licensee and an assistant. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7 AM to 5:30 PM. LPAs observed proper ratio and capacity was being followed. LPA observed that the facility annual fees are current.
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.
Off limit areas include: Master bedroom and bathroom, bedroom #2, and garage. Upon arrival, LPAs observed an infant sleeping in a play yard in the master bedroom. LPAs advised this room was listed as off limits and cannot be used for napping. LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection and observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair with proper ventilation. LPAs observed the proper documents were posted where visible to parents. LPAs observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children including cleaning compounds, medications, or sharp objects. Fire extinguisher is in working condition and accessible. LPAs 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 Licensee acknowledged that in areas that are not fenced, 100% supervision is required. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water on the premises and Licensee stated there are no firearms.
LPAs observed the Licensee has a current CPR/First Aid certificate which expires April 2023 and a current Mandated Reporter training certificate for all staff. LPAs observed fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented and the children’s roster is current. LPAs reviewed children’s files and observed that all the required documentation was present in each child's file. |