Routine inspection·October 18, 2021

A Required- 1 year inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin O'Connell. A review of staff records on 10/18/21 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Currently there is one adult living in the home. During today\342\200\231s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee and two assistants were supervising eight children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are Monday - Friday; 07:00am - 05:30pm. The off-limit areas were inaccessible by a door handle cover. The large child care room is located in the rear of the home and access is through a door on the left side of the home. There is no garage. The fireplace is an electric (heater) with a glass face that does not open. The back yard is fully fenced and used for outdoor play. The Licensee states that there are no pools, spas, hot tubs or bodies of water and none were observed. The home was clean 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 certifications which expires 06/23. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were stored out of the reach of children. Licensee states that there are no poisons but can be key lock them in the back yard shed. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and charged fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. Licensee states that there are no firearms or dangerous weapons and none were observed. Three staff files were reviewed at 11:50am for Mandated Reporter Certificates and immunizations, all were current. Eight children's records were reviewed at 11:40am; required emergency information cards were observed to be on file. No children need or are receiving Incidental Medical Services at this time. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice 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, www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . This report was reviewed and discussed with the licensee. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit. There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection.