| Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted in the childcare entrance hallway.
There is telephone service via a cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. There is central air and heating in the home. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room that is screened and secured in place, making it inaccessible to children.
LPA observed Comet cleanser on the floor of the bathroom accessible to children. Licensee immediately removed Comet and stored it in a high cabinet inaccessible to children. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no poisons on the premises. LPA advised that any poisons should be locked under key or combination lock. Licensee states that there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.
The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was purchased on 3/23/25 as indicated on the receipt. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were operable on this day.
The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are first aid supplies available. There are age-appropriate toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements in form of cots were observed.
Licensee states that she is not currently caring for infants at this time but might in the future. LPA discussed the Safe Sleep regulations with Licensee.
Day care room was inspected for cleanliness, safety and comfort and is observed to be neat and orderly with toys and materials for children to play with such as, books, dolls, dramatic play area, blocks, and art supplies.
Licensee states children will use the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to have adequate shade and fencing along the perimeter. There is a gate separating the play yard from the side of the house. Licensee states this gate will remain locked during child care hours. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with such as a play house, toy cars and blocks. No bodies of water were observed on this day.
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