On July 10, 2023 at 11:10 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Rubio arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA met with Licensee Felicia Reeder. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:
· Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
· Off-limit areas include: Entire second story, kitchen, garage and temporarily the backyard. Licensee states the back yard will be getting artificial turf installed and they have been going to the nearby park for outdoor activities.
· The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large family child care home and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. LPA observed nine children in care with licensee and an assistant providing care. Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection
· A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file
· A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.
· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children
· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children
· Toxins are locked and inaccessible to children in care.
· Weapons are not present in the facility as of this date as stated by Licensee Felicia Reeder. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations
· Stairs are barricaded
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