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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Corral conducted a required Annual Inspection on today’s date. Upon entrance to the Facility, there were 5 children present in care with Assistant Brianna Gross providing care and supervision. Licensee was not present in the home upon LPA's arrival, Licensee arrived at 9:30 AM. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on 03/04/2022 indicates all facility staff who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100 minimum per day and up to $500 maximum per day per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted with Assistant, Brianna Gross. Rooms available to children in care were observed to have age appropriate play equipment. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of safety doorknobs and a child safety gate. The childcare area consists of the child's play room which is accessed through the kitchen. Play equipment was found to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed edges. The children's bathroom, toilet and hand washing sink were observed to be clean, sanitary and in good repair.
Items which could pose a danger to children such as detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated Poisons/Hazardous items are not kept on the premises. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and keeps documentation of drills. The facility has one working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. LPA Corral verified there is working phone service. Facility meets all posting requirements. Licensee understands the Family Child Care Home shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
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