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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Chancellor conducted an unannounced annual inspection for Wheeler Family Childcare (FCCH) on May 28, 2025, at 8:10AM. LPA met with Licensee (LIC) Raylene Wheeler, who granted entry and provided LPA a tour through the indoors and outdoors of the home. Upon arrival, five daycare children were present with an assistant and an additional child arrived during the inspection.
The facility operates Tuesday through Thursday from 8AM- 4PM, servicing children 2 to 5 years old. Certain areas listed as off-limits include the attached garage, laundry room, and entire second story. Facility is licensed as a small FCCH with a maximum capacity of eight (8) children and is operating within the capacity listed on the license. Six daycare children were present, between the ages of 2-5 years old. During the inspection, LPA observed daycare children engaging in community helper themed centers with their peers, eating breakfast and then transitioning outdoors.
A working cell phone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed in the kitchen counter. LPA observed an operational smoke alarm mounted in hallway ceiling. LPA tested the carbon monoxide detector, plugged in the dining room/daycare area. LPA confirmed operating magnetic child safety locks under the restroom and kitchen sink. Kitchen knives were observed to be inaccessible to daycare children located in a raised kitchen cabinet. LPA reminded licensee that all poisons and cleaning compounds deemed hazardous must be locked by a key.
The facility provides a variety of age-appropriate toys in the daycare area room. A current roster was available for review and up to date. LPA confirmed the required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, License and Notification of Parent’s Rights, are displayed in the home entry way. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill recorded in April 2025.
Licensee Raylene Wheeler stated there are no firearms or weapons stored or located on the premise of the FCCH, at this time. Licensee stated they understand that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations.
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