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25 | An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Y. Yang and S. Phouthavong. A review of staff records on 05/06/2022 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. There are currently 4 adults living in the home.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee and her assistant were supervising 7 children. The facility’s operating hours are 06:30am to 05:30pm, Monday-Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home were made inaccessible by door locks and/or child gates. The children have access to the home's kitchen, childcare room, and hall bathroom. All other areas of the home are off limits and inaccessible. The home was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. The licensee stated there is a working telephone in the home. The licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications were reviewed and expired in March 2020. The licensee's CA mandated reporter training certificate was reviewed and was not current. 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. The LPAs observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The licensee stated that poisons, firearms, and ammunition are not stored on the premises. Part of the licensee's backyard is on limits to children in care. The off-limits area is gated and inaccessible. There were no bodies of water observed on the premises. 5 children's records were reviewed during today's inspection. Children's immunization records, identification and emergency forms, and notification of parent's rights forms were on file. Licensee stated there are no infants enrolled. LPAs reviewed infant safe sleep regulations with the Licensee. 2 staff files were reviewed during the inspection. Continued on LIC 809-C |