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25 | On 4/18/23 at 1:25pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Gabriela Urtecho. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility. There were eight (8) children present, one of whom was an infant. Licensee was operating over capacity as her helper was not at the facility; see LIC809D for Type A deficiency cited.
Facility operates Monday through Friday 6:00am – 6:00pm. The facility utilizes the following areas for daycare: the ‘school area’, bedroom 1 and bathroom 1. Off limits areas include: The kitchen, family room, garage and the entire second floor which are made inaccessible through the use of safety gates and door locks.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed licensee poisons shall be placed in a storage area and locked. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. Firearms and ammunition are stored and locked separately. Licensee utilizes the back yard for outdoor activities and LPA informed licensee the children shall be supervised.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expired 3/12/23. Licensee has required immunization records on file, per file review. Licensee’s mandated reporter training expired 12/7/20; see LIC809D for deficiency cited. LPA informed licensee mandated reporter training shall be completed once every two years.
Licensee stated the last fire/disaster drill was conducted about 10 months ago and not documented. LPA informed licensee the disaster drills shall be completed once every six months and documented. Required documents were posted. A sample of children’s files were reviewed and complete. See LIC809C continuation...
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