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25 | A Required 1 – Year inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother. LPA met with Licensee, Paula Stenz. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals 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.
During the inspection the home was toured inside and outside. The licensee and an assistant were supervising 10 children, 4 infants and 6 preschool age children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The facility’s operating hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The children use a room and portion of a converted garage as the main day care area. The off-limits areas of the home are the main areas of the home, made inaccessible by a locked door. The home was observed to be clean and orderly, and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications were reviewed and expire on 12/2023. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated that there are no poisons and none were observed during today's inspection. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The roster of children in care was reviewed and was current. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was documented on 10/10/22. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. The outdoor play area is located immediately off the day-care room and is fully fenced.
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