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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Hood, made an unannounced annual/random inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with licensee and proceeded to tour the facility. During this inspection there were six (6) children in care. 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 07/30/2019, 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 10/2020. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 06/10/2019.
Off limits areas are made inaccessible to day care children through the use of doorknob covers and safety gates. No bodies of water were observed during time of inspection. The fireplace has a glass screen preventing access. There is a working fire extinguisher rated 3A 40B:C, smoke and carbon monoxide detector are present and operational. LPA reviewed a sample of Children’s Records, licensee maintains the Notification of Parents’ Rights and Immunization Records as required. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children through the use of cabinet latches and/or placed in off limit areas. Adequate heating and ventilation is provided for day-care children. Children’s toys, play equipment and materials are available. Licensee states there are NO firearms or weapons in the home. Licensee maintains a current facility roster of the children which LPA obtained during time of inspection. LPA reviewed the following with licensee: SIDS, car seat law, reporting requirements and shaken baby syndrome. Licensee revised and updated facility personnel report to confirm all adult residents/helpers associated to the facility. LPA advised licensee that any new/additional adults must be cleared prior to working or residing in home. Any minor upon his/her 18th birthday must be fingerprinted within 30 days. Licensee was also 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.
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