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32 | CONTINUATION OF PREVIOUS PAGE (PAGE #1 - REPORT DATED 08/18/2021):
LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPAs observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. There are no stairs or wall heater units inside the home. Off limit areas in the home are the 3 bedrooms, master bathroom, fireplace unit (located in the living room), and attached garage. Off limit areas outdoors are the barricaded air conditioner unit and water heater closet.
LPAs observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. The Licensee states that she does not have any pets and weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. The Licensee states that she does not have any poisons in the home. The Licensee states that she does not administer any medication to the day care children at this time.
A review of staff records on August 17, 2021 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPAs also reminded the Licensee of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12 month period.
Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time without a fully qualified adult present. The Licensee understands that she must comply with the capacity and ratio requirements of the small Family Child Care Home License whenever there is only one fully qualified adult present. The Licensee states that does not transport any day care children. The Licensee understands that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping.
LPAs conducted an exit interview with the Licensee and advised her that no deficiencies issued during today's inspection. The Licensee agreed to submit copies of her Tdap, Mmr, and flu vaccines and updated Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A) to LPA Matos by Friday August 20, 2021.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE HOME, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS. |