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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Oscar Huang met with Licensee Wei-Chen Chang for an unannounced annual/random inspection. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to Licensee. Present were six preschoolers and a finger printed cleared helper in the home during today's inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The adults that reside in the home are Licensee and her husband. LPA observed the facility backyard was under construction and gated with fence. LPA advised licensee to provide update sketches once it is complete. LPA also advised licensee that the backyard is off-limit until it is completed and passed the inspection.
A review of staff records on today indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA also reminded Licensee of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12-month period. Licensee understands upon notice of the Department to remove an individual from the home, or to exclude an individual from the home, Licensee shall immediately remove the individual and prevent them from returning to the home or having contact with children in care.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. The entire home was inspected for health and safety hazards. LPA observed that the home appears clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. Temperature was measured at 69 degree F by thermostat on the wall. LPA observed no baby walker, bouncers, excer-saucers, jumpers etc. on the premises. LPA observed no stairs inside the home. The main area of the home is used for the day care are kitchen, living room, family room, a bathroom and the detached converted garage. LPA observed no fireplace. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke detector, and a functioning carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: Off limit areas in the home include the master bedroom, master bathroom, 2 bedrooms, study room and laundry room. LPA observed a fenced backyard and no bodies of water. LPA observed a locked storage shed in the fenced off area. Off limit areas: locked storage shed. Licensee owns the house, and has child care liability insurance under Westchester.
Facility Evaluation Report dated 10/24/2019 to be continued on next page: |