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25 | On 5/12/23 at 8:45am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Patrick Ma and Gerald Poindexter conducted a Case Management Inspection for increase in capacity application. Fire clearance was completed on 3/21/23. Also, in the home was adult daughter Ifrah Mumin. Daughter helped translate in Somali during the inspection. The 2 story apartment was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. There were no children in care. Licensee states they typically arrive after 11:30am.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include living room, kitchen, bathroom, dining room, and backyard. Off limits areas include entire second floor and requires a gate or barricade to make inaccessible during child care. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a full fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee understands that supervision is required at all times during outdoor activities.
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 is no body of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 5/4/25. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee is exempt from Mandated Reporter Training as their primary language is Somali. Children’s and Staff records were reviewed.
Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer.
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. |