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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with licensee, Debra Meleen for an unannounced random annual inspection. LPA observed (10) ten children present during today’s inspection. Children were supervised by Licensee and her two assistants. Licensee’s hours of operation are Mon-Fri 4:00AM-6:00PM. Criminal record clearances were verified.
LPA toured areas of the home accessible to children in care. Off-limit areas include: all of upstairs, master bedroom closet, and bedroom#4 (to the left). There is an in-ground pool with a 5-foot metal fence surrounding the pool. The pool fence gate opens away from the pool and self-closes and self-latches. There is also a pool covering on the pool. Licensee demonstrated the weight of the pool can withstand an adult by walking across the pool during today’s inspection.
LPA observed fire drills are conducted and documented to meet regulation guidelines. LPA reviewed CPR/First Aid certification which expires August 2021. LPA reviewed a random sample children’s files and licensee and her assistants’ file. Immunization records were reviewed.
Required licensing postings were viewed on a bulletin board in the home. Hazardous items and cleaning supplies were inaccessible to children. Medications are inaccessible to children and located in the closet of the licensee’s bedroom which is off limits. Fire extinguisher and smoke detector meet regulation. Carbon monoxide detector was operable.
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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
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