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32 | The kitchen is next to the play room and made inaccessible with the use of child mesh gate secured to the walls. The licensee provides food for children in care. LPA advised Licensee that when food is brought to the facility it must be labeled with child’s name and stored properly. There is telephone service via a landline that is used during operation hours.
The outdoor play area is located in the side of the house, is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA observed appropriate toys and other play equipment for children in care. LPA observed that the side yard leads to the another yard behind the house that is not accessible to children. Licensee has items a swing seat and planter box blocking the pathway to the back of the house. LPA advised licensee to block the area from the fence to the planter box (photo taken) to block entry to the back if the house.
Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, laundry room, attached garage, and back yard and made inaccessible by use of door lock to the entrance to the area and by blocking the entrance to the back yard.
LPA did observe a front yard, per Licensee, the front yard is not used for child care activities. Children enter the home from the front door.
Per Licensee, there are no firearms, ammunition, or poisons on the premises. LPA advised Licensee if poisons are kept in the home, they must be in a locked storage area with a lock and key or a combination lock. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.
There are no pets on the premises.
LPA did not observe a fireplace or an open-faced heater.
LPA observed a working fire extinguisher 1:10A BC and advised Licensee the requirement is for a 210A-BC fire extinguisher. There combination smoke detector/ carbon monoxide detector (dining room) and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.
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