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25 | On 03/06/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elvira Sierra and Janie Davis met with the Licensee, Navjot Kaur for the purpose of an annual inspection and an increase of capacity. Fire safety inspection clearance was granted on 02/27/24 for a total capacity of 14 children. Facility hours of operation are from M-F from 07:00 a.m.to 05:00 p.m.. Licensee stated there are no new residents living in the home since licensure. Form (LIC 126), Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes, was provided to Licensee. LPAs observed five children being supervised by Licensee and her husband.
At 10:20 a.m. with the help of the Licensee, a health and safety inspection of all areas accessible to children was conducted and the following was observed. Home appears orderly and suitable for children. Off-limits areas include; Entire upstairs, kitchen pantry, two closets by the entrance, storage unit in the backyard and the garage. The licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. Hazardous items were stored inaccessible to children in care. Napping equipment and age-appropriate toys/play equipment were observed. The licensee stated there are weapons in the home. LPA observed the weapon and ammunition are kept separately in a locked safe in an off-limit area of the home. No bodies of water were observed. A working telephone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed at the home. The licensee was advised that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the licensee should notify the Department of the proposed changes. Outdoor area is fenced for supervision and was observed free of any hazards. Facility provides meals for clients. Last fire drill was conducted last on 01/16/24 and is properly documented.
Five children’s files were reviewed. Preventative health and current pediatric CPR and first aid was verified for Licensee. CPR expires on 05/2024. Licenses’ Mandated reporter training expires on 05/2024. LPA reviewed large family childcare home capacity limitations with licensee. The licensee understands that absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Licensee must notify the department anytime facility is closing for vacation or any other leave that requires to be absence more than 20 percent per day.
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