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25 | A required-1 year inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Strother. A review of records on 08/26/21 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There are currently 3 adults living in the home.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee was supervising 2 preschool children and 3 infants, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are 7:30am-6:30pm, M-F. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed with the Licensee who stated that she wants to make some changes to the on-limits and off-limits areas. Licensee stated that all of the bedrooms are now off-limits and the detached room in the backyard is now on limits. Licensee will submit an updated LIC999A to LPA by 08/30/21. The off-limits areas of the home are the three bedrooms, and the basement. These areas have been made inaccessible by means of locking latches and/or locked door knobs. The home was clean and orderly, and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee has current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification online and is enrolled to attend the in person course on 10/23/21. LPA verified a current mandated reporter training certificate, which expires 06/22/2023. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were stored out of the reach of children. The licensee stated no poisons are located on the property, and none were observed during today's inspection. The fireplace in the living room has been made inaccessible with a wooden cabinet. There is a working combination smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector in the hallway, and a 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Licensee stated that no firearms or ammunition are in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. The Licensee has cots available for nap time and a crib was available for the infant in care. LPA reviewed the safe sleep log used for children under age two and form LIC9227 for each infant under 12 months of age.
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