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25 | On 4/11/22 at 9:11am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patrick Ma conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Deedee Smith. Also, in the home was helper, Linsey Lucero/Hanlon. Licensee was provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 2 story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The second story portion of the home is completely walled off from the main portion of the home. Present in the home were 10 day care children, 1 being an infant. Facility was observed operating within ratio and capacity.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include play room, kitchen, dining area, living room, library, bathroom #1, and enclosed backyard. Due to adjustments made during the pandemic, Licensee stated they only use the class room, bathroom #1, and backyard. The remainder of the home is restricted with latches on sliding door and door knob cover from the play room until such time is safer (reduction of Covid concerns) to reuse all child care areas. Off limits areas include bedroom #1, bedroom #2, bathroom #2, laundry room and the entire upstairs and are inaccessible through door clamp lock, door locks, or walled off from the remainder of the home. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee understands that visual supervision is required at all times during outdoor activities. LPA conducted child care quality management interview with the Licensee.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There is no body of water on the property. Fireplace is screened. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. First Aid and CPR certifications for Licensee expire on 10/9/23. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expires on 5/13/23 and is reminded it must be completed every 2 years. Children’s and Staff records were reviewed. |