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25 | On 09/26/24, at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elvin Baddley and Matthew Sapien conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Stacey Baker, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. The LPAs, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The house is a 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom single story dwelling. The home’s playroom (converted breezeway), bathroom, living room, entry room, and backyard are used for child care while the remainder of the FCCH is excluded. At the time of the inspection, 7 children are present.
LPAs observed the FCCH to be clean and orderly. The bathroom, which is used for care, is clean and free of toxins. LPAs observed cleaning compounds in the garage area inaccessible to children in care. Sharps are observed in the kitchen area on top of the refrigerator in a elevated position beyond the reach of children in care. Licensee informed LPAs that their current roster of children doesn't require medication, however, should medication be needed, it would be located in an elevated spot in a kitchen cabinet. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys, furnishings, and equipment throughout the FCCH.
LPAs observed licensing forms and documents posted to a foam billboard at the FCCH. LPAs also observed a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in one of the hallways of the FCCH. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors were separately tested at 2:05 PM and found to be operable. LPAs observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was last serviced on 5/7/24. LPAs reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPAs reviewed the FCCH's fire/disaster drill log. The most recent fire drill occurred on 9/26/24. A fireplace is located in the living room of the FCCH and is covered by a metal screen which makes it inaccessible to children in care.
The FCCH's backyard is enclosed by wooden fencing. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secure. The footing in the backyard area is made up of varying surfaces. (CONT. 809-C, Page 2) |