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25 | On 5/31/23, at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Karen Bramsen, 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 FCCH's playroom, playroom bedroom, playroom restroom and backyard are used for child care. LPA notes the playroom is attached to the main residence which is exclude from care. At the time of the inspection LPA observed 12 children in care along with an Assistant (cleared and associated).
LPA observed required licensing forms and documents posted on the wall of the playroom in proximity of the entry door. The FCCH's has a fireplace in the main residence which is excluded from child care. LPA observed a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH. The detector was tested at 10:22 AM and found to be operable. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was last serviced on 5/24/23. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually.
LPA observed the FCCH to be clean,orderly and void of hazardous items. The bathroom the children use for care is clean and free of toxins. Medication in the FCCH is stored in a secure cabinet underneath the sink. LPA also observed cleaning compounds in a locked cabinet the FCCH while sharps are observed on a elevated shelf, beyond the reach of children. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate.
The backyard is just outside of the playroom's rear door. The backyard area is enclosed by a combination of wooden and wire fencing and the footing in the area is made up of various surfaces (i.e. grass, sand, etc.). The fence’s entry/exit gates are secure. LPA observed no bodies of water on site.
A sampling of the children's records were reviewed. The records are current, complete and possessed emergency contact information, immunization records and documentation of sleep checks, amongst
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