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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Sun conducted an unannounced case management visit to verify that the Stipulation and Order is being followed.
At 9:50 AM during today's inspection LPA observed 2 assistants, supervising 3 infants, and 4 preschool age children playing inside childcare area. Licensee was not present at facility, assistant stated licensee had gone to pick up medication at the pharmacy. Licensee arrived at facility within 20 minutes of LPA’s visit. LPA observed assistant taking roll call every hour of children in care. LPA observed missing child policy and stipulation and order posted by door.
A review of adult records indicates that all facility residents, staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
The licensee stated there are presently 2 adults living in the home. During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured, and the licensee was operating within the licensed capacity. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates, locks and baby doorknobs. The facility has also placed alarm/doorbell rings on the front door, backyard sliding door and door to the garage. The childcare area consists of the living room, kitchen, 1 bedroom and bathroom located down the hallway on the right side. There are 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. There is a fireplace in the living room screened by a glass cover and two safety latches making fireplace inaccessible to children in care. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service landline and cellular service. The backyard is used for outdoor play area, LPA inspected the outdoor gates to verify doors are locked and secure. There are no bodies of water on the premises.
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