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25 | On 7/14/22 at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted a One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Sherry Odam, 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 home's living room, family room, bedrooms, bathroom and backyard are used for child care. At the time of the inspection, five children are present. LPA notes three of the five children were napping during the inspection.
LPA observed the FCCH to be clean, orderly and free of hazards. The bathroom which is used for care is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed cleaning compounds in a secure kitchen cabinet underneath the sink. Licensee also noted cleaning supplies are in the garage which is inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed household medications in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Sharps are observed atop the CCC's refrigerator, beyond the reach of children in care. LPA observed a fireplace in the FCCH's living room which was screened by glass. .LPA observed age appropriate toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH.
LPA observed required licensing forms and documents post on the interior of entry door. LPA also observed numerous smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. The detectors in the hallway were tested after children arose from their naps at 3:10 PM and found to be operable. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was serviced on 3/9/22. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed the FCCH's fire/disaster drill log. The most recent fire drill occurred on 7/7/22.
The FCCH's backyard is enclosed by wooden fencing and the fence’s entry/exit gate is secure. The footing in the backyard area is made up of grass. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate. LPA observed two secured sheds in the area whcih contained household items. LPA observed no bodies of
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