Facility-requested visit·August 4, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lady King-Lewis conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for the purpose of an increase of capacity from a 8 Family Child Care Home(FCCH) to a 14 FCCH. LPA was greeted by licensee Vetia Mitchell who guided the LPA on a tour of the Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival 0 children were in care. Licensee is aware an assistance must be present when more than 8 children are in care. The day care take place in the following area of the home: playroom/bedroom #1, family room kitchen area, bathroom, and rear-yard. The off limit areas for the day-care are the entire up stairs and the living room. There is no pool/spa on the premises. Family members residing in the home include two adults (Applicant and adult son). Days/hours of operation will be Monday through Sunday less than 24 hours as needed. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating (central air) and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items (sharp knives stored up stairs) that can pose a danger to children. The fenced outside play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions. Per Licensee there are no weapons or firearms on the premise. LPA did not observe any weapons in the home. There are age appropriate toys. Age appropriate napping equipment The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) and smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector were operable during this inspection. Fireplace is screened. Licensee is aware of the following: Capacity requirements, Notification of Parent's Rights, Roster requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and provider\342\200\231s files, Safe Sleep Regulation. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Licensee is aware that all employees or volunteer at the day-care shall be fingerprint clearances and associations to Licensee day care facility, provide a cleared TB test result, be immunized against pertussis, measles and maybe immunized against influenza. Licensee is aware personnel shall complete training on preventive health practices including CPR and first aid if licensee will be leaving personnel at the facility alone. Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within 24 hours of incident by telephone and in writing within 7 day of incident on the form LIC624B per the regulation. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.html During this inspection facility was observed to be in compliance with Title 22. The application for a Large Family Child Care Home with a maximum capacity of 0012 or 0014 with parent notification will be submitted for approval. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the licensee on this date.