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25 | On 04/20/2023 at 9:20 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Michelle Hood was greeted by the facility helper Maria de Lourdez Velez. LPA disclosed she was there to conduct an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. At 10:00 am, LPA met with facility helper Cynthia Rodriguez Lopez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by Cynthia. There were six children present in the facility; however, during this inspection a seventh child was dropped off. Cynthia accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The off-limits areas are inaccessible through the use of door locks and safety gates. Per Cynthia the operating hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The fire extinguisher, and smoke detector, met the requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment, and materials available. The licensee uses the facility backyard for outdoor activities for outdoor play. No bodies of water were observed on the premises during the inspection. The facility stairs and fireplace are barricaded. The licensee was reminded 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 the 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 expires on 04/2023. Maria did not have a CPR/First Aid card present at the facility. There was no proof of completed Mandated Reporter Training for the licensee or staff. The facility roster is maintained and reviewed. LPA reviewed children’s files. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 04/17/2023.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. |