Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

A health and safety tour of inside the home was done. LPA toured the premises with licensee. The home is sanitized and orderly in compliance with Title 22 Regulations at this time. There is a 2A10BC fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the home. The off-limit areas are made inaccessible to children in care by safety gate and closed locked doors. In-use areas are Downstairs play room, school room, living room, dinning room, kitchen, downstair bathroom and backyard. Medicines, cleaning products, sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children. LPA reminded licensee that baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family childcare homes. Licensee states that there are 2 dogs and no arms and ammunition stored in the home. The fireplace is screened, and the home maintains a working telephone.