| The valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was purchased on July 2025, per the service tag. LPA advised Licensee that fire extinguishers must be inspected annually or a new one is to be purchased.
Licensee states that there no children enrolled ages 0-12 months. There is a 16-month-old child, who sleeps in a play yard. The play yard only has a fitted sheet and there are no objects hanging from it.
Napping arrangements were discussed. Children sleep on cots in a room and the play area of the children. The younger children who need to sleep in cribs or play yards sleep in the room. Licensee states that children bring blankets from home to keep at the facility. Licensee washes the blankets weekly.
For outside play time, children use the fenced backyard area. The play area was observed to be fenced. 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.
Licensee and 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.
The licensee has completed training for preventative health practices including pediatric first aid and CPR. The licensee’s CPR and pediatric first aid expires in March 2026. There are first aid supplies that were inspected by LPA. LPA advised licensee that when a child shows signs of illness, they shall be separated from other children.
Children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete.
The licensee and assistants do have proof of immunizations against influenza, pertussis and measles.
LPA observed that licensee and assistant do have proof of the Mandated Reporter training and certificates are on file. LPA advised that Mandated Reporter Certificate shall be updated every two years.
All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least ever once every six months and document the date for each drill. Licensee stated a fire/disaster drill was conducted on September 24, 2025, according to log.
LPA did not observe any pets in the home. ---- Page 2
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