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25 | An inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Patricia Pacheco. A review of staff records on 07/01/19, indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There are currently three adults living in the home.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee and her assistant were supervising eight children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are 7 am to 6 pm, Monday–Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home include the garage and bedrooms, which were made inaccessible by means of locks and high latches, and the back side yard, which was made inaccessible by means of a fence with a high latch. The home is clean, orderly and comfortable. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee has current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, which expire on 10/31/19. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) are stored out of the reach of children. Poisons are locked in a cabinet in the garage. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The licensee has a current roster of children in care. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was conducted on 04/23/19. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. The children use the backyard as the outdoor play area and it is fully fenced. There were no pools or bodies of water observed in the yard The licensee is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children in care. The Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with the licensee. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation |