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25 | An annual random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother. 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. There are currently four adults living in the home.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee and two assistants were supervising 7 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 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the entire upstairs and the downstairs bedroom, and were made inaccessible by child safety gates. 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. The licensee stated there is a working telephone in the home. The licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications were reviewed, and expired on July 2019. The licensee stated at 10:05 a.m. that her and her assistants, Staff 1 and Staff 2 (S1 & S2) CPR and First Aid certifications have expired and that she left a voicemail for the person that usually conducts the class that they take but has not yet heard back. 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 no poisons are stored on the premises and none were observed during today's inspection. The staircase in the entryway of the home was barricaded with a child safety gate. The fireplace has been made inaccessible with a piece of furniture in the livingroom. Licensee stated that the fireplace is no longer used. The 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 9/2019. The licensee stated there are trap-shooting guns locked in a off-limits bedroom. Licensee stated that there is no ammunition in the home.
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