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25 | On 10/29/2024 at 10:26 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Stefanie Mutialu and Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced inspection with the Licensee. LPAs identified themself, disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Present in the home were the Licensee, spouse, and six (6) day care children. The two (2) story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Licensee accompanied LPAs inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 09/16/2026. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee and spouse completed Mandated Reporter Training on 01/09/2024. Children’s and Staff records were reviewed and found to be in order.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include family room, dining room, living room, nook, kitchen, backyard, and bathroom 1. Off limits areas include the entire second floor, bedroom 1, bedroom 2, bedroom 3,bathroom 2 and bathroom 3, laundry room, and garage and are inaccessible through use of safety gate and door locks. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities.
Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms, ensure that all adults living or working in the home have criminal background clearances to avoid civil penalties associated with this requirement; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. Continued on Page 2 |