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25 | On 9/20/21, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley made an unannounced Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Lynsey Delmore, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA observed six children (one biological) on site during the inspection along with an Assistant (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision. LPA notes the FCCH's living room, two guest bedrooms, bathroom and front yard will be used for child care, while the home's master bedroom, laundry room, kitchen and backyard will be excluded.
LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. LPA observed a fireplace (Franklin stove) in the living room which was inaccessible to children and enclosed by a child safety gate. A child safety gate (secured) is observed between the living room and kitchen which is excluded from care. The rear bedroom room is a converted "playroom". Toys in this area are age appropriate and child safety locks are observed on drawers in the area. A crib with tight fitting blanket is observed in a guest room. LPA observed the bathroom used for children care to be clean and free of toxins. Medication in the FCCH is stored on an elevated shelf in a cabinet bathroom. Additionally, cleaning compounds in the home are stored under sink cabinets in both the bathroom and kitchen. Each cabinet is secured by a child safety lock making medication and cleaning compounds inaccessible to children. LPA observed a combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector in the home. The detector was tested at 10:00 AM and found to be operable. The home has appropriate ventilation to account for child care. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was purchased on 9/20/20. LPA reminded Licensee to purchase or have fire extinguisher serviced annually. LPA was informed a firearm and ammunition is on site. LPA observed the location of firearm and ammunition and notes each is stored separately and in an exclude area of the home, which is inaccessible to children in care. Toys and play equipment in the FCCH's interior is age appropriate.
The front yard of the home is enclosed by wood fencing. Access/exit gates of the front yard are observed secure. The footing of the front yard consist of grass and a concrete slab. LPA observed no bodies of water
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