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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tyra Block, conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for relocation with the Licensee. Present at the home was Licensee, her husband Mohammed who assisted with translating, and her 2 sons. The 2 story 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bathrooms home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Proof of control of property was provided Licensee owns the home. The fire extinguisher (3A40BC), carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. LPA also observed the new fire alarm pull station. Fire clearance was granted by inspector Jorge Self on 8/18/21. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There is a pool on the premises that is gated and self-latching, it meets regulation requirements. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. CPR and First Aid expire on 2/2022, and helper's CPR expires 6/2023 and his Mandated Reporter certificate expires 7/2023. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Staff immunization and TB requirements were met.
Licensee will be using the following rooms for childcare: Living Room, Room #3, Bathroom located in Room #3, and patio area near Room #3. Off limits areas include: the entire 2nd floor, kitchen, garage, and pool area. They are inaccessible through the use of door knob covers and child safety latches. LPA observed minimal toys as Licensee will be transferring toys from previous facility where she continues to care for children pending licensure. The small patio area is available for children to use for outdoor activities. The pool is not accessible and will not be used by children in care. The fireplace is barricade making it inaccessible to children.
Licensee was reminded of requirements for children’s records, child abuse, and unusual incident reporting, immunizations, adults living or working in the home and associated civil penalties, Licensee was also reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, bouncy seats and jumpers are not (cont) |