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25 | On 7/9/21, at 8:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee Rhonda Evanoff and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Licensee and Assistant toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH’s converted guest room, dining room, living room, backyard, converted garage and hallway restroom are used for childcare services, while the home’s upstairs is excluded from child care. At the time of the inspection three children are present along with Assistant/spouse Joshua Evanoff.
The home is clean, orderly and has ample ventilation to support the children’s comfort and safety. LPA observed the home is void of hazardous items. Medication is stored on an elevated shelf in a kitchen cabinet which is above the refrigerator. The aforementioned is beyond the reach of children in care. Medication is also stored in the bathroom of the master bedroom which is inaccessible to children in care. LPA also observed cleaning compounds stored underneath the kitchen sink which is secured by a child safety lock. Sharps in the kitchen area are stored along side medication an elevated shelf in a kitchen cabinet which is above the refrigerator and beyond the reach of children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate.
Required forms are predominantly posted on the converted guest room wall of the FCCH. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room which is screened by glass. Additionally, LPA observed a child safety gate at the base of the stairwell which serves as a barrier to the home's upstairs. LPA observed the restroom used for care to be free of toxins and hazards. The FCCH has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors which were tested (8:40 AM and 8:42 AM) and found to be operable. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was service on 4/27/21. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed the home’s fire/disaster drill log. The most recent fire/disaster drill occurring on 6/21/21. The FCCH maintains operable telephone services.
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