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25 | On 5/7/2024, at approximately 9:20AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA met with Licensee, Mary Ramsey. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was the Licensee, two helpers, nine preschool age children, and one infant. The facility is in compliance with staffing and ratio requirements on this day. The facility’s operating hours are from 7:30AM to 6:00PM.
Daycare Areas: Living Room, Daycare Room, Bathroom, and Backyard.
Off-limits Areas: Kitchen and entire upper level.
LPA inspected the home for any health or safety hazards. LPA observed the home to be in clean and orderly condition. The home is equipped with a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. There is a fire alarm system running throughout the home. There is a carbon monoxide detector that was demonstrated to be operational. There is no fireplace in the facility. Off-limits areas are rendered inaccessible by childproof gates. Electrical outlets are covered or obstructed by furniture when not in use to be inaccessible to children in care. Poisons, cleaning detergents, and other chemicals are stored out of reach of children in care.
LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials to be present. Children have access to manipulatives and art supplies. Furniture was observed to be age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. LPA observed cubbies to be present for each child that are labeled with names. The facility provides cots and mats for children in care. Children bring bedding from home and take it back once a week for cleaning. Children may bring lunch from home, or the facility will provide lunch for them. The facility provides snacks. LPA advised that baby bouncers, walkers, exersaucers, and jumpers are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes.
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