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25 | An unannounced Annual/Random Inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jessika Thompson and Angelica Mejia. LPAs met with Licensee Maria Barrios and a census was taken. Also present during the inspection was licensee’s assistant, Cesar Barrios. A tour of the facility was made. Background clearances were discussed and licensee signed LIS531 indicating all adults residing and/or providing care and supervision have a criminal record clearance. Licensee has current pediatric CPR and First Aid, expiring 09/09/19. The home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Off-limit rooms are made inaccessible by use of spinning plastic door knob covers. Where children less than five years old are in care, stairs are fenced or barricaded. Safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, toys and equipment were observed. There is a working telephone. Licensee has two small dogs that are made inaccessible to children by means of gated dog run on the side of the home. Licensee accepts full liability for any action taken by family pets. A current roster of children in care is maintained. LPAs verified immunization records are maintained and licensee updates records for children in care. Licensee provides a copy of Parent’s Rights form to all parents and/or child’s representative. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times. Fire and disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months and documented with the date and time. Licensee states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children are stored where they are inaccessible to children. There is a fireplace that is not used during day-care hours. Facility has required fire extinguisher and smoke detector, both meet State Fire Marshall standards. Facility has one functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. No bodies of water observed in or on the premises. Licensee maintains proof of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training, completed 11/05/17, within the family child care home. Licensee understands children may not be left in parked vehicles. Safe sleep practices for infants was discussed and LPAs provided the licensee with a handout. Lead safety was discussed. Licensee provides lead safety brochures to parents and/or authorized representatives of children in care; verification of receipt was observed by LPAs today (continued on LIC809-C). |