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32 | LPA toured the indoor space of the home. It is sanitary and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are stairs in the home which are gated. LPA observed fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke, carbon monoxide detector. Medicines, cleaning products, sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children in cabinets with latches and locks. LPA reminded that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family childcare homes. Applicant states there no arms and ammunition stored in the home.
Outdoor Space: LPA toured the outdoor areas. Children will be using right side portion of backyard only. Rest of the yard is off limit and inaccessible with child gate/fences and low hedges. Entrance and exit from backyard would be from Level 1 play area. Applicant has a deck on second floor that will not be used by children in care. There is a vegetable garden in the middle of the yard and several fruit trees. The yard has fences on all sides. No bodies of water were observed. LPA observed a trampoline that applicant stated children will not use.
Discipline policy was discussed, and Applicant states she will talk to the children as form of discipline. She understands that children's personal rights should not be violated and no corporal punishment. Isolation of sick children, 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 once every six months and documented.
LPA reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted.
LPA discussed and reminded Applicant day care needs to be operated within the limitations and capacity of a Small Family Child Care Home with regards to ratios and that Licensee has to be present in the day care for 80% of the operation hours.
This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information , see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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.htm |