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25 | On 1/18/2024, at 9:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Meier conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee, Patrick Dry. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This facility is a one story, three-bedroom, two-bathroom house. The following areas are used for childcare: living room, dining room, bedroom #2, and bathroom #1. Off limit areas included: Master bedroom #1, bedroom #3, hallway, kitchen, and bathroom #2. These areas are made inaccessible to day care children through the use of doorknob covers and a safety gate. Applicant will utilize front yard for outdoor activities, it is properly fenced. Hours of operation hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. There were two (2) children present during the inspection.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed licensee poisons shall be placed in a storage area and locked. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. The storage area for poisons is locked. LPA observed toys and materials available for children’s use. The home has a fenced front yard available for outdoor activities. LPA informed licensee to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. There is a fireplace on the premises which is inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no firearms, other weapons, or ammunition 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. |