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25 | A Required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M. Augustin. A review of staff records on 02/16/2022 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks receive a criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There is currently one adult living in the home. 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 today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee (LS) and one staff (S1) were supervising six children (C1-C6) and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are 7:00AM to 10:00PM, Mon–Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are two bedrooms, one bathroom, living/dining room and kitchen, and were made inaccessible by children's safety gate. Care is primarily provided in the converted garage. The home was 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. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire on 11/13/2023. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were stored out of the reach of children. There is a functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher at the facility. LPA did not observe any poison(s).
During today’s inspection, there were no infant(s) under 24 months old in care and LS stated she currently did not provide infant care, and she did not have any pack and plays available. Staff records were reviewed at 9:18am which revealed LS and S1’s records contained current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates, evidence of negative TB clearance; and required staff immunization records. (Continue to LIC 809-C) |