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25 | On 11/15/24, at 11:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced annual /random Inspection at the above-mentioned family child care home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee Lucia Wilson and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. At the time of the inspection 4 children were present. Licensee states hours of operation are Monday - Sunday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 AM.
This is a one story home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living rooms, dining room, kitchen, backyard, garage, studio and she shed. Licensee stated that children have access to the living rooms, bathroom, dining room, kitchen and backyard. One bedroom is used for overnight care. While the three bedrooms, studio, she shed and garage are completely inaccessible to children in care. The home was orderly and clean with proper ventilation for all children in care. The bathroom used for care is clean. LPA observed mouthwash and toothpaste in an unlocked bathroom cabinet. Licensee removed items and placed in an inaccessible area right away. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room that is covered and made inaccessible to children. LPA observed that sharps and knives are stored on kitchen counter out of reach of children. Medications are stored in an elevated kitchen cabinet out of reach of children. LPA observed cleaning compounds on counter out of reach of children. LPA observed additional cleaning compounds stored in garage that is excluded from care. Toys, furniture and equipment in the facility are age appropriate.
LPA observed required licensing forms and documents posted by the entrance of the facility. LPA observed a smoke detector that was tested and found operable at 11:30 AM. Carbon monoxide detector did not have batteries, licensee replaced batteries in detector, it was tested and found operable at 12:51 PM. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher that was last serviced 9/19/23. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. Licensee did not have a current fire drill available for review.
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