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25 | On 8/12/21 at 9:51am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Stewart spoke with Licensee, Annette Henderson, via phone and conducted a Facility Risk Assessment. All answers indicated no exposure to COVID19. The purpose of the visit, Required 1 year inspection, was explained. Licensee and Assistant were wearing face coverings. Assistant was outside with nine (9) children including three (3) infants. LPA observed the required documents posted inside the home on the wall adjacent to the front door. LPA observed age appropriate toys, play kitchen, train track, books and child sized table and chairs in the indoor activity area located in the first room of the home. Licensee reported that children also nap on mats in this room. There is a retractable safety gate at the doorway which leads to the stairs, kitchen, living room, bathroom, and one bedroom. Fireplace in the living room is screened. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items such as kitchen knives which could pose a danger to children are stored inaccessible to children. The downstairs bathroom used by children was observed to be clean and free of toxins. Licensee stated that children are always supervised when using the restroom.
The downstairs bedroom and four (4) upstairs bedrooms are occasionally used for napping children. Licensee indicated that she was under the impression that infants older that 12 months could sleep on a different floor than the provider. LPA explained that according to the Infant Safe Sleep Regulation section 102425, the only regulation which applies only to infants 12 months and younger is the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC9227). Licensee stated that she understood and would not sleep infants under the age of 2 years on a different floor of the home if not supervised by a provider on the same floor.
Licensee stated there are no guns or ammunition in the home. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested at 9:58am and found to be operational. LPA observed the 2 A10 BC fire extinguisher with a service date of 12/4/2020. Licensee was reminded to service or replace the fire extinguisher yearly and retain the receipt for review during inspections. Licensee completes and documents emergency drills. The most recent drill was held on 4/28/21. Continued on 809-C |