| Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. All adults in home at the time of the inspection have cleared background checks.
Licensee states there are no firearms stored in the home.
All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible to children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is a telephone service via a cellphone this is used and stays at the facility during the hours of operation. There is central ventilation and heating. Safe toys, play equipment and materials were observed.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. All poisons are locked in a cabinet in the laundry room which is located in the kitchen area and is inaccessible to children. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed are operable. General sanitation was observed. LPA did not observe any walkers, baby bouncers, inclined chairs, baby saucers, or any similar items at the facility.
The valve on the required 2A 40BC fire extinguisher indicates to be last serviced in 2022 per the service tag. LPA informed Licensee that the extinguisher is to be serviced every year, or a new one is to be purchased.
Licensee states that there are two toddlers enrolled. These toddlers sleep in play yards. None of the toddlers use pacifiers. The toddlers are changed on a changing mat near the children’s play yards. At the time of inspection there are no infants (ages 0-12 months) enrolled. There are three play-yards observed by LPA. LPA has issued a Technical Violation on placement of one of the play yards in the children’s area.
Napping arrangements were discussed.
For outside play time, children use the fenced backyard area. The play area was observed to be fenced to separate from the patio and pool area. LPA observed outdoor toys and other materials children can play with, in good condition. LPA advised licensee that all equipment and fencing shall remain in good conditions for the safety of children.
Assistant were observed to be operating within capacity limitations. LPA did not observe any children left in parked vehicles. Car seats are only to be used for transportation. LPA did not observe any children sleeping in car seats.
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