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25 | On October 11th, 2022 at 8:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano conducted an annual required inspection which included a toured the home and yard, and a review of the required day-care forms with the licensee's Carmen and Rafael today. Present in the home are the two Licensee's, and 8 children. Capacity and ratio requirements of children were observed in compliance today. This type of home is a single family home. Adults living in the home are the two Licensee's. A review of records indicates that all adults working or living in the home who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The day-care operates Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm. Licensee has daycare insurance through: Westchester.LPA observed the following: Day-care area is clean, orderly, and equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment for the children. No baby walkers, bouncers, exercausers, etc. allowed to be used during day-care hours. Home has proper lighting and ventilation. Home has a working telephone, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. LPA observed there are no detergents, or cleaning products accessible to day-care children. Licensee stated that there is a body of water on property, LPA observed that water was properly barricaded and in an off limit area.Poisons are locked. Licensee states there are no guns or weapons of any kind in the home. The yard is fenced. Licensee’s CPR and First Aid both expire 08/21/2023. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and properly logged. Licensee provides daily snacks and meals. Isolation of sick children reviewed/discussed, last drill conducted was 09/24/2022. Children’s roster was reviewed and is complete and up to date. Children and staff/helper files were reviewed and are complete. Supervision and transportation of children was discussed. Capacity options were reviewed. Licensee understands that care cannot be provided for more than the capacity as stated on the license.Requirements for reporting suspected child abuse was discussed, as well as reporting requirements for unusual incidences. |