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32 | Applicant, guided analysts on a tour of the home. All areas identified on the home sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off limit areas. Per applicant, off limit areas will be locked and in accessible. This home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living/dining room, laundry room and kitchen. Per applicant, the children will use the following areas: Living/Dining room, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
Two of the bedrooms, the master bedroom bathroom, and the kitchen are off-limits to the children in care. A safety gate is installed to make the kitchen inaccessible. The stove, refrigerator, sink and counter space area were observed. The bathroom, with working toilet, 2 potty chairs, and sink was observed to be free of hazards and in good repair. Hand soap and paper towels for children use was accessible.
LPA observed a fireplace with a screen, rendering it inaccessible to children in care.
Living/Dining room was observed to have a child size table, chairs, and a variety of age-appropriate toys and materials. There were no fixtures, furniture, and equipment which have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Analyst observed emergency water and first aid kit in the living room. Analyst observed the home to be clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Per applicant, children will sleep in the on limit bedroom. Analyst observed applicant test the carbon monoxide/smoke detectors in the Living/Dining room, both bedrooms, the kitchen and the laundry room, they were in good working condition. Analyst observed a fire extinguisher (2A10BC) in kitchen with purchase date of October 15, 2023. Analyst observed there were no defects or conditions which might endanger the children. All electrical outlets in the home were covered. Analyst observed there were no poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger, accessible to children. Per applicant, there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the home currently. LPA did not observe any weapons.
Cribs and toddler beds were observed for napping. Analyst advised that there shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Analyst advised that the placement of cribs or play yards shall not hinder entrance or exit to and from the space where infants are sleeping. Analyst advised that mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged. Mattresses shall be made specifically for the size crib or play yard in which they are placed.
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