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25 | On 7/26/21, at 2:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted a Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Meghan Smith, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The home’s playroom, kitchen, guestrooms (2), hallway bathroom and backyard are used for child care, while the home’s master bedroom, garage and laundry room are excluded. At the time of the inspection one child (biological) is present.
LPA observed required licensing forms and documents post on the wall in FCCH's playroom. The FCCH has no fireplace on site. A combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector is observed in the FCCH.'s playroom. The combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector was tested ( 2:45 PM) and found to be operational. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH's which was purchased 7/24/21. 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 drill occurred on the 3/17/21.
The home was orderly and the bathroom used for care was clean and free of toxins. LPA observed cleaning compounds in the laundry room and underneath the the sink in a secure cabinet. LPA observed kitchen sharps on an elevated shelf in the pantry which isn locked and inaccessible to children in care. Medication is stored in the master bedroom's bathroom which is excluded from care.Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate.
The FCCH's backyard is enclosed by wooden fencing. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secure. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate. The FCCH is in proximity to a community pool. The location of the community pool is just beyond outside of the FCCH's rear back yard fence. LPA observed the the community pool to be enclosed by wrought iron fencing and secure.
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