| Telephone service is via a cellphone and applicant will ensure there is always a phone available during operation hours. Applicant’s home is equipped with wall unit for air and heating.
Per applicant, there are no pets, no firearms, no weapons, and no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any of the above mentioned during this inspection.
The following was discussed with the applicant:
Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training, Immunization (TDAP, MMR, Influenza), mandated reporter training and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license.
• Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the License may be terminated.
• The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or purchased annually.
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed.
• Reporting Requirements: Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home.
• Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. LIC624B was provided
• Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department.
• Smoking is prohibited in a family child care home.
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