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25 | A Required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M. Augustin. A review of staff records on 05/03/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks receive a criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. There is currently one adult living in the home.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee (LS) and one staff (S1) were supervising six children including two children under five years old, and the facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are 5:00AM to 7:00PM, Sat–Sun. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the entire second floor, office on the first floor, and the garage, and were made inaccessible by children's safety gates and door locking mechanisms. The backyard is currently off limits due to construction. LPA observed construction in the backyard, and there was a wooden foundation near the sliding glass door in the backyard, and according to the Licensee, she was in the process of completing an additional room, however; the Licensee did not notify the Department prior to the alteration.
There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Licensee’s EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire 01/28/2025. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were stored out of the reach of children. There is a functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. (Continue to LIC 809-C)
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