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25 | An annual/random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Kirk Marks and Sandra Husband. A review of staff records on 11/18/2019 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. Licensee and two qualified assistants were supervising ten 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 7:00 to 5:30, Monday–Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the garage, and were made inaccessible by a door knob cover. The home is clean, orderly and comfortable. There are safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee has current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, which expire on 7/2020. One assistant has current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, which expires on 2/2021 Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) are stored out of the reach of children. Poisons are locked in an outside shed. The fireplace has been made inaccessible with an approved gate. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. Emergency drill was completed within the last six months, the last drill was on 11/18/2019. Firearms are locked and stored as required separate from the ammunition. The children use the back yard as the outdoor play area and it is fully fenced. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed in the yard. Five children's records were reviewed at 3:30; required emergency information was observed to be on file. The licensee is providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children in care. The Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with the licensee.
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