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25 | Licensing Program Analyst's(LPA) Glenn Schnell and April Cowan conducted an annual random inspection which included a toured the home and yard, and a review of the required day-care forms with the licensee today. Present in the home are Licensees Deborah and Michelle. Capacity and ratio requirements of children was observed in compliance today. The day-care is operated as a part day preschool program, located in the lower level of the home. There are no off limit areas in the day-care area. A review of records indicates that all adults working or living in the home who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee owns home. The day-care operates 8:30 am to 11:30 am M, W, F and 8:30 am to 3:00 pm T, Th. Licensee has day-care insurance through Westchester and Ace. LPA observed the following:
Day-care area is clean, orderly, and equipped with age appropriate toys and equipment for the children. No baby walkers, bouncers, exercausers, etc. allowed to be used during day-care hours.
Home has proper lighting and ventilation. Home has a working telephone, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. Licensee states there are no bodies of water on the property. There is a non-functioning wall heater in the day-care area. There are no detergents, or cleaning products accessible to day-care children. Poisons are locked. Licensee states there are no guns or weapons of any kind in the home. The yard is fenced. Licensee states there are no pets in the home. Licensee’s CPR and First Aid is current. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and properly logged. Discipline used is talking, redirection ,taking a break. Isolation of sick children reviewed/discussed. Children’s roster was reviewed and is complete and up-to-date. |