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25 | On 08/12/21 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aruna Sridharan met with licensee Pamela Pettis Houston for unannounced annual inspection. LPA followed infection control protocols. The hours of operation are 24 hours Monday through Saturday.
The family child care home facility is two story single family home with four bedrooms in the upstairs and one bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen and garage in the first floor. Today's census was one infant and nine preschoolers. The daycare is conducted in the garage.
Off limit areas: Entire upstairs, bedroom in first floor and shed in the backyard. Licensee acknowledges that children may never enter these off-limit areas. The backyard is fenced. Licensee was notified that prior to use of any off limits area, the department must be notified.
A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch was conducted. The house has a working telephone, fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector that meet regulations. The first aid kit is located in the daycare next to entrance. As per the licensee, there are no firearms or weapons in the home. LPA observed cleaning compound's under the kitchen sink with cabinet locked and medications stored in upper cabinet in the kitchen.
Safe toys and play equipment are observed. LPA observed all the required postings, reviewed all staff and childrens records. One staff member present today during inspection did not have clearance as the status was pending. This is an immediate risk to the children in care and hence a Type A citation. Licensee was provided 9224 to have current parents sign with first box checked and prospective parents sign with last box checked.
LPA discussed the Safe Sleep regulations. LPA observed the record of licensee’s immunization on file. LPA reviewed children's roster and fire drill log last conducted on 06/11/21. LPA requested a copy of children's roster from the licensee. Licensee had CPR/First aid card that expires on 07/23 and Mandated Reporter AB 1207 that expires on 06/23.
The facility is following all the Covid precautions while providing care for children.
Title 22 Deficiencies observed in the areas were cited on 809D page. LPA reviewed report with the Licensee and provided copies. An exit interview was conducted. Appeal rights provided. Notice of Site Visit was provided, and licensee understands it must remain posted for 30 days. |