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25 | An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Y. Yang. A review of staff records on 12/02/2021 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index. clearances or exemptions. 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 and an assistant were supervising six children. The facility’s operating hours are 06:00am to 05:30pm, Mon–Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home were made inaccessible by door locks and/or child gates. The children have access to the home's dining room, living room, formal dining room, family room, kitchen, and downstairs bathroom. The garage, laundry room, and all bedrooms and the second floor are off limits and inaccessible. The home was observed to be clean and orderly, and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. The licensee stated there is a working telephone in the home. The licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications were reviewed and expire in March 2022. The licensee's CA mandated reporter training certificate expires November 2023. 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. Poisons are stored in the combination locked laundry room. The LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The fireplace in the living room is screened and not used during childcare hours. The licensee stated that firearms and ammunition are not stored on the premises. The children use the home’s backyard as the outdoor play area. It is fully fenced. There is a spa with a locked hard cover in the backyard. Four children's records were reviewed during today's inspection. Children's immunization records, identification and emergency forms, and notification of parent's rights forms were on file. Personnel files were reviewed; training certificates and required Licensing were on file.
Continued on LIC 809-C |