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25 | On 5/23/23 at 10:10am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Flora Schaffer. Also, in the home was licensee's helper Bryce Ackermann. Licensee was provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 1 story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present in the home were 7 day care children, 1 of the children were infants. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include the living room, dining room (large playroom), kitchen, 1 bedroom (used for napping only), and 1 bathroom. Off limits areas include 2 back bedrooms, garage, and small courtyard and are inaccessible through use of door knob covers, gates, and sliding door lock. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. LPA conducted child care quality management interview with the Licensee. The fire extinguisher (located in the front entrance area) meets regulation and is operational. The carbon monoxide (located in the hallway ) smoke detector (located on the wall in the dining room area 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. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on August 2023. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 8/14/22 and is reminded it must be completed every 2 years. Children’s and Staff records were reviewed and found to be in order. 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. |