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25 | An Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Odom and Lucero. At 2:10pm LPAs observed Licensee and 1 Assistant (Norma), caring for a total of 7 children, which are, 2 infants, and 5 preschool age children in the childcare area (family room). Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Currently there are 4 adults including the licensee living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 6:00am-6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
During today’s inspection, LPAs and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates and baby locks. The childcare area consists of the family room, 1 bedroom and bathroom located through the kitchen on left side. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the childcare room (family room). There is a working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections. The facility has a fireplace in the living room with a metal and glass cover, inaccessible to children. The home has age appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service, cellular service. Licensee stated, they use the backyard for outdoor play, LPA inspected for compliance. The facility has an in-ground pool fenced with a 6-foot metal fence all around. LPA Odom inspected the outdoor pool and completed the bodies of water checklist.
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