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25 | On 7/11/24, at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Kimberley Loudat, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the
Licensee, toured the exterior and interior of the FCCH. The FCCH is a five bedroom,four bathroom, tri-level home. The FCCH's family room, living room, kitchen, dining room, bathroom, guest bedrooms (2) and backyard are used for child care, while the remainder of the home is excluded from child care. It should be noted the guestrooms are not currently being used. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed 2 children (School Age) in care.
Required forms are posted near the entry door of the FCCH. Cleaning compounds, medication and sharps are located atop of the kitchen refrigerator which beyond the reach of children in care. The FCCH has a fire place in the living room which is screened by metal mess. The bathroom used by children in care is clean, in sanitary operating conditions and free of toxins. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. The smoke detector was tested at 1:30 PM, while the carbon monoxide detector was tested at 1:31 PM. Both detectors are operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher which was service on 7/11/24. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. Toys, furniture and play equipment observed within the FCCH are age appropriate. The home maintains working telephone services.
The backyard of the FCCH is enclosed by a combination of fencing. The backyard is also partitioned to separate areas of child care from areas of personal use. The footing in the area is varied. LPA observed five sheds in the backyard area. All sheds are secure and contain household items. There is an in ground swimming pool in the backyard which is enclosed by gates with fencing over five feet. Additionally, there is a jacuzzi. The jacuzzi is empty and has a secure covering. A trampoline is observed in the backyard. The trampoline is secured. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard area are age appropriate. LPA reminded the Licensee to replace play equipment and toys in the outdoor areas when such items begin to degrade.
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