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25 | On 6/10/22, at 1:35 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced Required inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Theresa Anne Kahae, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. LPA notes three (3) children are on site during this inspection.
LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the exterior and interior of the FCCH. The home’s living room, dining area, bathroom and outdoor yard are used for child care services, while the bedrooms, second floor, kitchen and garage are excluded from services. At 2:02, LPA observed that there is no gate making the stairs inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated that she is having a hard time finding something to block off the stairway because of the way it is positioned. Licensee also stated that a plant is placed in front of the stairway to create a barrier. Today, the plant was not in front of the stairway and located directly next to the stairs.
The FCCH is orderly and has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort and safety. Medication in the FCCH is stored in a cabinet in the hallway of the home. Cleaning compounds were observed to be stored in a cabinet in the hallway of the home, under the sink of the bathroom, under the sink of the kitchen and in the garage. LPA notes that all cabinets are inaccessible to children in care by means of magnetic locks. Sharps in the facility are stored in the counter of the kitchen. LPA notes that there is a gate making the kitchen inaccessible to children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate.
Required forms are posted on the FCCH living room wall. The FCCH has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors which were tested at 2:15 pm and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher that has expired. During this inspection, Licensee attempted to make an appointment so that the fire extinguisher can be serviced, but no one answered. LPA heard Licensee leave a detailed voicemail message requesting this service. CONT 809-C |