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25 | An annual random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Laura Chavez. A review of staff records on 8/30/2019 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 two adults living in the home. During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. During today's inspection the licensee was supervising two 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 6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday – Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the three bedrooms including the master bathroom, and garage and were made inaccessible by locks and/or doorknob covers. The home is clean, orderly and comfortable. There are 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 expire on 8/21/2020. 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 the shed located in the backyard. The fireplace has been made inaccessible with a screen. 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 on 3/1/2019. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. At this time the children are taken to a nearby school for outdoor play. The licensee understands that constant supervision is required when children are at the school playground. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed. Six children's records were reviewed at 12:20pm; current immunization's and Notification of Parent’s Rights forms were on file. The licensee is not 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 Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding the American Disabilities Act (ADA) was provided: US Department of Justice toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/(800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. This report, as well as information regarding Safe Sleep Practices, were reviewed and discussed with the licensee. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years.
Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit.
There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection. |