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25 | On 6/13/23, at 12:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Cecelia Durant, 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 living room, den, dining room, hall bathroom, and backyard are used for child care, while the remainder of the home is excluded from care. LPA observed child safety gates at the entrances of the kitchen and at the end of the hallway. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed 11 children on site along with an Assistant (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision.
Required licensing forms and documents are posted on the wall of the FCCH's near the home's front entry door. The FCCH's living room has a fireplace which is screened by a glass and is inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the FCCH. The detectors in the FCCH's hallway were tested at 1:24 PM and found to be operable. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was last serviced on 1/12/23. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually.
The FCCH is void of hazardous items and the bathroom the children use for care is clean and free of toxins. Medication, sharps and cleaning compounds in the FCCH are stored in locations which are inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed toys, furniture and equipment in the interior of the FCCH which are age appropriate.
The backyard is enclosed by a wooden fencing and the footing in the area is made up of various surfaces. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secure. LPA observed two storage containers in the back yard which are secured. The storage containers contain yard tools and household items. The backyard is partitioned to separate the child care area from the area of personal use. LPA observed no bodies of water on site.
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