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32 | INDOOR SPACE: At 2:15pm LPAs toured the indoor space of the home. The home consists of living room, kitchen, attached garage, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The home is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations at this time.
IN-USE AREAS: Classroom, playroom and bathroom
OFF-LIMIT AREAS: Kitchen, Living room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master bedroom, master bathroom and garage. Outside off-limit areas is the deck, pool area, hill side and left side area with 2 sheds that are kept locked. Applicant has child proof doorknobs on all off-limit doors.
OUTDOOR SPACE: At 2:45pm LPA toured the outdoor area (backyard). LPAs observed an above ground pool with a cover on top that is secured to the ground with screw rods and child proof gate surrounding the pool. Applicant stated the the ladder to the pool is stored in the shed. LPAs discussed with applicant that there needs to be 100% supervision when children are playing with water. LPAs reminded applicant that there needs to be 100% supervision walking children through off-limits area of the kitchen and deck to get to the play area.
LPAs observed 1A10BC fire extinguisher reminded applicant there needs to be a 2A10BC or larger fire extinguisher. Working carbon monoxide detector. Medicines, cleaning products, sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children in cabinets in off-limit kitchen. LPAs reminded Applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family childcare homes. Applicant states that there are 3 cats and no fire arms and ammunition stored in the home.
At 3:30pm Discipline policy was discussed, Applicant stated she will talk to the children, positive reinforcement and if using "time-out" no longer then their age for forms of discipline. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated and no corporal punishment. Isolation of sick children will be in classroom while other children are in playroom, supervision of children, capacity options, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. Fire drills must be practiced at least once every six months and documented. A Family Child Care Home packet was provided.
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