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Detergents, cleaning compounds, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible to children in care. Knives, sharp objects and medicines are kept in a latched upper cabinet in the kitchen, cleaning compounds are kept in a latched cabinet under the kitchen sink. Laundry detergent is kept in the off limits outdoor area. The restroom children will use is in the on limits bedroom. It is accessed through the on limits bedroom and the off limits bedroom. Per Applicant, the children will only access the bathroom through the on limits bedroom and will be escorted depending on age of the children. Personal Hygiene items in the bathroom are inaccessible to children. Per the applicant, there are no poisons other than cleaning compounds in the home. LPA advised that if any poisons are kept in the home at a later date to keep them in a locked cabinet or container.
LPA observed a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in living room. LPA observed Applicant push the test buttons which indicated they are operable. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher which indicates full and the Applicant provided a receipt indicating it was purchased on 2/23/22 The fire extinguisher is installed on the living room wall next to the kitchen. The home has electrical outlet covers throughout the day care area and maintains a first aid kit. LPA did observe age appropriate materials and toys available for children. LPA observed napping cots and a play yard. Per the Applicant the main area for children will be in the living room. Children will nap in the living room. Applicant stated there are no firearms or weapons on the premises. Per the applicant there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises.
Per the Applicant, if a child becomes ill, they will be taken to the on limits bedroom. The children will also eat in the living room. LPA observed a child sized table and chairs in the living room. Per Applicant, food will be provided for children in care and children will be supervised while eating in the kitchen. LPA advised Applicant that high chairs are to only be used for eating during mealtimes. Applicant was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, the container shall be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerate
The on limits outdoor area that will be used is the front yard area. The front yard of the home is fenced but it includes access to the driveway. To block access to the driveway, the Applicant has installed a safety gate along the side of the yard. Per Applicant, children will be supervised while playing outside.
Applicant has completed the required Health and Safety Training, Nutrition Training, Lead training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR which expires 2/5/24. Applicant also completed the required Mandated Reporter Training which expires 9/9/23.
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