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25 | On 10/7/21, at 8:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Karen Ames, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. The Licensee also submitted documentation for a change of capacity. As such, the change of capacity request will be addressed during the aforementioned inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The playroom (converted garage), garage restroom and outdoor yard are used for child care, while the remainder of the home is excluded. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed five children in care along with an Assistant (spouse, cleared and associated) providing supervision.
LPA observed required licensing forms and documents post on the wall in playroom. LPA observed a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector affixed to the playroom ceiling. The detector was tested (9:45 AM) and found to be operable. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was serviced on 7/8/21. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed the home’s fire/disaster drill log with the most recent fire drill occurring on 9/29/21.
LPA notes a screened fireplace in the exterior of the home which is excluded from care and inaccessible to children.
LPA observed the FCCH to be clean and orderly. The bathroom which is used for care is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed cleaning compounds in a secure closet in the playroom, while sharps are observed in a nearby secure cabinet. Each location is inaccessible to children in care. LPA notes medications in the FCCH is stored in an interior bathroom which is inaccessible to children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate.
The FCCH's outdoor play area's footing is comprised of natural soil, natural grass, rocks and wood barks. Toys and play equipment observed in outdoor play area are age appropriate. The outdoor area has no
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