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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lea Habtom met with assistant, Iryna Kazutina, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Licensee was not present at the home during the inspection. No other adults were in the home during the inspection. At 11:00a.m. LPA observed a total census of 14 children including 10 preschool children and 4 school age children being supervised by 2 staff members. One staff member (E1) criminal record review was not associated to the facility.
At 11:15 a.m., Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include master bedroom, master bathroom, barn, basement and right yard. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA did not observe bodies of water at the facility. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. There is no fireplace is barricaded to prevent access by children. There are no stairs in the home. Outdoor play space is fenced.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. At 11:45 a.m., LPA reviewed children’s files. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. The licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. Staff member has current CPR and First Aid certification which was verified and expires 09/2022, and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for the Licensee and expires 12/2023. (Report continues LIC809-C) |