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25 | On 6/27/22, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Yesenia Michel, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA notes COVID Pre-screening questions were asked of Licensee prior to the inspection. The Licensee's responses suggest the FCCH is void of COVID positive cases.
LPA, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH’s living room, converted guest room, backyard and bathroom are used for child care services, while the kitchen and two other bedroom are excludes from care. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed eight children on site, along with an Assistant (clear, associated, Licensee's adult child) provided care and supervision.
Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall of the FCCH. The FCCH’s has no fireplace. The FCCH's restroom used for child care is observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. The detectors were tested at 9:25 AM and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was service on 8/22/21 (expiration 8/22/22). LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services.
The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. The FCCH was void of hazardous items. Medication and clean compounds in the home are stored in the hallway closet which is locked.The kitchen area is excluded from care and is barricaded by a child safety gate. LPA did observed sharps in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate
The backyard has an artificial grass play area which is enclosed by wooden fencing. The fence’s entry/exit
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