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25 | On 2/18/25, at 10:05 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Sapien conducted an unannounced random inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with both Katrina and Jack Persons, Licensees of the FCCH, and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. The LPA, in the company of Licensees, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH is a 4-bedroom and 3 bathroom single-story home. The FCCH utilizes a den area (converted day care room), one hallway bathroom, and backyard. The remainder of the home is excluded from childcare services (master bedroom, master bathroom, 3 guest bedrooms, 1 additional bathroom, living room, front yard, laundry room, and garage). Importantly to note, excluded rooms and areas are made inaccessible via child safety locks and gates. At the time of the inspection, 7 children were present.
LPA observed the FCCH to be orderly and clean. The hallway bathroom, utilized for childcare services, is clean, orderly, and free of toxins. Sharps and cleaning compounds are stored in kitchen cabinets that are either locked or elevated. Currently, no children require medication, however, personal medication is stored in the Licensees' bedroom, an excluded area. Additional cleaning supplies are kept in the house’s laundry room and garage which are areas that are off also off limits. The Licensees also possess a First Aid Kit for the FCCH.
LPA observed age-appropriate books, toys, and other furnishings throughout the interior of the FCCH (converted day care room). LPA observed a number of storage compartments in the day care room, each of which contained childcare equipment and toys.
LPA observed appropriate licensing forms and documents posted prominently to a bulletin board at the entryway of the FCCH. Importantly to note, LPA observed a fireplace in the living room which was covered by a glass screen. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. At 10:50 AM, a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector was tested and was found to be operational.
LPA also observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH, which was last serviced on 5/16/24. LPA (CONT. 809-C, Page 2)
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