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25 | On 06/25/19 an Annual/Random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), David Wilson. Prior to this inspection a review of staff records on 06/06/19 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee and two assistants were supervising twelve children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours normally are 6:30am to 5:30pm, Monday–Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits indoor areas of the home are all bedrooms and are inaccessible via high latch locks. The home is clean, orderly and comfortable. There are safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) are stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated poisons are locked in outdoor shed, and none were observed to be accessible. Licensee stated fireplace is not operable. Licensee understands if operating fireplace it must have a fence screen in place to prevent access to children in care. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and charged fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home The licensee stated there are no firearms, ammunition or other dangerous weapons in the home, and none were observed during today's inspection. The children use the back yard and it is fully fenced. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed in the yard. Four children's records were reviewed at; required emergency information was observed to be 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 (See Evaluator Manual Regulation Interpretations and Procedures). When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding 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 the American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Safe Sleep Practices brochure, 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. |