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32 | Outside in the back yard area:
The side yard located in the back has two air conditioning units and Licensee will be adding mesh covers for added safety for the children in care.
Licensee states there are no firearms stored in the home. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation, and telephone service. LPA verified the phone number and email address, which was found to be correct. Fire and safety drills must be performed every 6 months and documented for review by the Department. Licensee states she conducted a fire drill in August 2024 and was documented. No one smokes at the family childcare home. Parent Board was available with all required forms.
In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training EMSA approved, Immunization's (TDAP, MMR, TB, Influenza (or a waiver for the influenza may be in writing), mandated reporter training and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license.
Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items, which could pose a danger, were determined to be inaccessible to children in care during this inspection. Kitchen knives are kept in a cabinet in a child proof lock and cleaning supplies are under the kitchen sink with a child proof lock which is made inaccessible for children in care. Medications/vitamins were not accessible to children and according to Licensee there are no children on medication at this time.
LPA observed the required 2:A-10:B-C fire extinguisher, which was last serviced October 29, 2024. State Fire Marshall standards, state that fire extinguisher shall be purchased or serviced annually. The smoke and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operating properly during the visit. Currently the facility has no pets at this time.
Licensee cares for children 24 months and younger, and safe sleep was discussed and LPA advised of PIN 20-24 CCP Safe Sleep. LPA observed the 15-minute safe sleep log for children under 24 months and discussed Individualized Infant Safe Sleep Plan for children under 12 months. The licensee has completed training on preventive health & safety practices. Pediatric First Aid and CPR, which includes the EMSA,
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