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25 | On January 31st, 2023 at 11:30, 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 today. Present in the home is 8 children and 2 helpers. Licensee was not present in the home, staff contacted licensee and she returned to the home. Capacity and ratio requirements of children were observed in compliance today. This type of home is a single family, single story home. Adults living in the home are Licensee, and Husband, Fred. 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 8am-1pm, Monday-Friday. Licensee has daycare insurance through: AP-intego. 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. Licensee states there are no bodies of water on the property. There are no detergents, or cleaning products accessible to day-care children. Poisons are locked. Licensee states there are no guns or weapons of any kind in the home. The yard is fenced.Present in the home are 3 dogs, and one chicken, vaccinations current. Licensee’s CPR and First Aid expires 6/2023. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and properly logged. Licensee provides one snack and parents are required to bring their children lunches. Isolation of sick children reviewed/discussed. Children’s roster was reviewed and is complete and up to date. Children and staff/helper files were reviewed, children's files were missing immunization's and staff files were missing updated mandated reporter training. 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. |