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32 | During tour at Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were not tested. Licensee stated she currently had a dual detector but it has no batteries. Type B was given. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced on 12/12/22. The home maintains telephone service via and cell phone. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children.
LPA observed that detergents, cleaning compounds and medication are stored in the hallway, inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room away from the other children.
Currently Licensee does not care for infant. LPA reviewed the following in case Licensee decides to watch infants in the future: napping equipment cannot block entrances or exits. Infant mattresses need to be firm with tightly fitted sheets. No loose objects, bumpers, objects hanging, or objects attached to the play yards or cribs. Each should have their own play yard and bedding. LPA review and left copies of the new Safe sleep regulations, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, and 15 minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months.
Children are using the back yard for outdoor play. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. LPA reminded Licensee that when children are using the backyard, visual supervision is required at all times. Per Licensee, children mainly play at Meadows Park. Per Licensee they walk to the park or drive. There is a spa in the backyard. Currently the spa has no water but reminds locked.
Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights. Staff records were reviewed. Currenlty Licensee did not have proof of current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification or the Mandated Reporter. Type B was cited.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. |