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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Castellon, made an unannounced annual/required inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with licensee Christina Maldonado. During this inspection there were 9 children in care (4 of whom were under 24 months of age). Also present was licensee’s cleared assistant/helper. The facility is within licensed capacity/ratio limitations. Licensee stated there are no new adults living in the home over the age of 18 years. A review of staff records on indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances. Licensee has CPR/first aid certifications valid through 9/16/19. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 03/25/19.
Outdoor play area was inspected and found to be in compliance. The home is kept clean and orderly, adequate heating and ventilation is provided for day-care children. Children’s records and immunization cards were all reviewed, licensee maintains children’s forms updated. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children through the use of door locks, safety gates and/or placed up on high surfaces. Open face Heater is barricaded and inaccessible to children. Licensee maintains the self-assessment guide updated and available for review. Licensee was reminded the following items are prohibited during day care operating hours (walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats). Corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the day care. Licensee maintains a current facility roster of the children enrolled which LPA obtained during time of inspection.
The following items were reviewed during today's visit and found to be in compliance with the Noncompliance Conference terms:
· LPA observed no smoking on premises, licensee stated she understands she shall refrain from smoking at any time indoors and outdoors during hours of operation.
· Licensee stated she understands she shall operate the facility in full compliance with Family Child Care Home Laws and Regulations. |