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32 | During initial walk through, LPA observed adult #1 assisting with child #1 without a fingerprint clearance, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to day care children in care. Facility has been cited a Type A Citation. Please see LIC809-D for deficiency page. Per licensee, adult #1 only assisted with day care children for one day. Therefore, an immediate civil penalty of $100 has been assessed.
The entire child care area is barricaded by a door from the rest of the house. LPA Tamayo observed cleaning supplies in the kitchen drawer. Sharp knives are stored in the kitchen drawer. For water drinking, license stated there is filtered drinking water and children use their own sippy cups. Licensee stated she provides the meals for the children. LPA informed licensee food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee does not have a food program at this time.
LPA Tamayo entered the day care bathroom and observed the toilet, hand washing sink, hand soap and LPA observed the bottom sink cabinet closed. No hazardous items were observed under the bathroom sink. LPA observed the bathroom to be in good condition.
LPA Tamayo asked licensee if there are any pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Licensee stated she has no pets, no poisons and no bodies of water, no firearms, and no weapons. LPA did not observe pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, nor bodies of water. Licensee was advised that if any poisons (ex; drano, rat poison or items that fall into that category), firearms and weapons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock and firearm and ammunition must be stored separately.
LPA Tamayo observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the daycare room and lever on the green area indicating fully charged. LPA informed licensee, the fire extinguisher needs to be serviced annually or purchase a new one within a year and tape the purchase receipt. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector and pull down fire alarm located near the sliding door in the day care room. licensee tested the carbon monoxide detector. LPA Tamayo heard the sounds and are operable. LPA observed the first aid complete with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, and antiseptic wipes and located in the daycare room and licensee has a thermometer for checking children’s temperature. For ill isolation, licensee stated the nap room will be utilized.
LPA Tamayo inspected the play outdoor (back yard) area that is used by children for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA observed the yard with artificial grass and fenced on both sides and locked. There is a black mesh fence extending over the clear fencing to add height and prevent children from climbing over the railing. |