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32 | Kitchen/Dining Room: The home is divided by one door, the kitchen is on the off limits side. The physical barrier is a mesh child safety gate. Sharp items are located in a drawer, secured with a safety latch. Per licensee, she does currently have a food program. Meals offered: Breakfast, AM Snack Lunch and PM snack.
Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is all fenced in and currently divided into two, one for personal space and one for the children to play in. LPA observed one storage shed that remains locked. The outdoor play area was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. LPA observed an above ground swimming pool that is divided from the children’s outdoor area by black wrought iron fence. The fence is currently measuring at 3 feet 10 inches. The openings in between the fence bars are measuring at 4 inches. There is one gate with a latch that is not self-locking or self-latching. The above pool does have an accessible ladder. LPA cited a Type A Violation for this deficiency with a Civil Penalty of $500.
Off-limits: Per licensee, the off-limit areas of the home include the 2 bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, living room, dining area and garage. The backyard is divided into two, one for personal use and one for children to play in. Rooms and garage are made inaccessible by a safety door knob and by a child safety gate at the door that divides the home.
Care and Supervision: Licensee is within the ratio for a small facility. The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care.
Fire/Health/Safety: There is a cell phone kept charged and on the Licensee at all times.
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide were observed to be in operable conditions.
The First Aid kit was observed to be complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (3A40BC) reading in Green and currently serviced.
Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are stored in the pantry. Cleaning compounds are stored in a lower cabinet in the bathroom and in the kitchen both secured with a safety latch. There are no firearms in the home. |