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25 | On November 5th, 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mandie Goodwin met with Assistant Kerissa Montgomery, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. No other adults were in the home. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA observed there were nine daycare children including three infants under the age of 2, and six children over the age of 2 during inspection. There were no school age children. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm. Assistant stated that there was another assistant with her earlier in the day but they left and another assistant is scheduled to come later in the day. A second assistant arrived at 1:35pm putting facility back into capacity.
LPA toured the facility and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas the entire upstairs, garage, laundry room, and both side yards. Assistant acknowledges that children may never enter the off limit areas. LPA observed the required postings, a fully charged fire extinguisher, and functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Per assistant, there are no weapons in the home. There is a pool that is fully fenced with see through mesh at least 5 feet tall. The gate opens away from the pool and self latches. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Outdoor play space is fenced and in good repair.
LPA reviewed five children’s files, which were observed to be complete. LPA observed individual pack and plays for infants under 24 months and tight fitted sheets covering the mat. LPA observed infants sleeping with blankets in their pack and plays and that doors to where infants were sleeping were shut. Assistant opened the doors during inspection and removed the blankets from infant cribs. A current children’s roster was observed. Licensee has record of conducting fire drills at least every six months. Per record, last drill was conducted on 10/1/24. LPA provided and reviewed the Family Child Care Home Entrance Checklist. LPA discussed the requirement of renewing CPR and mandated reporter training every 2 years. LPA observed assistant’s CPR and current Mandated Reporter Certificate. (Report continues LIC809-C) |