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25 | An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Mindy Mohr and Selena Mariani. LPAs Mohr and Mariani met with Licensee, Angela Damos. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received 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.
During the inspection the home was toured inside and outside. The Licensee and Assistant were supervising 11 children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The facility’s operating hours are Mon - Thurs 7:30am - 6:00pm. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home is the entire upstairs. Off-limit area is made inaccessible by a child safety gate and shelves. The family room, kitchen, den, bathroom and two bedroom were observed to be clean and orderly and were at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications were reviewed and expire on 10/2023. Mandated Reporter training certificate expires 09/2024. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated that no poisons are stored in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. LPAs observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The roster of children in care was reviewed and was current. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was documented on 01/2023. Licensee stated to not have any firearms and/or other dangerous weapons and none were observed during the inspection. The home's front yard is fully fenced. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed.
(Continued on LIC 809-C)
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