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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Casey Gulley and Michelle Hood, made an unannounced annual/random inspection. Upon arrival LPAs met with Licensee and proceeded to tour the facility. During this inspection there were 12 children in care with one 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 12/11/19 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 7/30/21. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 9/3/2019.
Offlimit areas made inaccessible to day care children through the use of safety gates and latches. No bodies of water were observed during time of inspection. There is a working fire extinguisher rated 3A 40B:C, smoke and carbon monoxide detector are present and operational. LPAs 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 LPAs obtained during time of inspection. LPAs 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. LPAs 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. |