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25 | On 09/09/2024, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Elvin Baddley and Matthew Sapien conducted an Annual Random Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA's met with Robin Rose, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA's, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The home’s living room, kitchen, guestrooms, hallway bathroom and back-yard are used for child care, while the home’s master bedroom is excluded. At the time of the inspection LPA's observed four children present.
LPA's observed required licensing forms and documents post on the wall near the entry of the FCCH. LPA's observed a fireplace in the living room which is screened by a child safety gate. A combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector is observed in the FCCH. The detector were tested at 10:36 AM and found to be operable.
LPA's observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH's kitchen area which was serviced on 02/06/24. LPA's reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA's reviewed the home’s fire/disaster drill log. The most recent fire drill occurred on 07/02/24.
The home was orderly and the bathroom used for care was clean and free of toxins. LPA's observed cleaning compounds on the shelf of an elevated cabinet above the kitchen sink. At this time, there are no medications presently for children, however, household medications are typically kept on an elevated shelf in a neighboring kitchen cabinet which is also inaccessible to children in care. LPA's observed sharps above the oven in the kitchen which is beyond the reach of children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate.
The FCCH's backyard is enclosed by wooden fencing. The backyard fence’s entry/exit gates are secure. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate. LPA's observed cushioning material made up of wood bark underneath the play structure in the backyard area. LPA's reminded the Licensee to replace play equipment when it begins to degrade or is not in good repair. LPA's observed ample shade in the backyard area in the form of trees, home overhangs, and a shade covering. LPA's observed no bodies of water on site. (Cont. 809-C) |