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[MommyofThree]

I have my inspection set up for the childcare people not the marchell yet but with my licenser. I am nervous as all .... Any advise I should know or what do they look for when coming to the home. I really need to pass. and after the referral is sent to the fire marshell how long with it be before they call to set up the inspection???? so happy

[Heidi]

Yeah for you! happyface

Interviews: Play kids music softly in the background, make fresh cookies & coffee just before they come (and offer them some while you talk), and make sure everything is clean and safe...

Licenser: same thing, only they aren't allowed to take food or drink from you , so forget the cookies, unless you WANT to make them sad...

[e.j.]

I've been licensed for 16 years and each time I'm up for a re-licensing inspection, I pull a copy of my state's child care regulations. As I read through all of the regs, I think of my own day care set up and create a check list of all the things I might need to double check. (Required signage, water and refrigeration temperatures, things that need to be in my first aid kit, required paperwork for each of my kids, etc.) The check list helps me to focus on the things I want to double check and possibly correct before my licensor comes out to visit.

Good luck with your visit. I hope all goes well.

[MommyofThree]

Thank you to you both. I hope ill become licensed soon.

[Cat Herder]

My state has a pdf checklist available online, it makes it pretty simple to self check.

Funny thing, though, recently those checklists are how we find out about MANY of the new changes. If I wanted until pretty close to an inspection I'd be blindsided again.

I'd recommend checking it MANY times a year for updates if you have one....it can't hurt.