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There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. The licensee stated there are not dangerous weapons in the facility. There is a fireplace in the living room screened by iron screen and table bottle in the front, and is barricaded by a shelf and inaccessible to children in care. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), licensee was reminded that childcare phone needs to remain the in the childcare at all times. The licensee stated they use the backyard for outdoor play. There are no bodies of water on the premises. .
OUTDOOR INSPECTION: The playground was enclosed by a fence. LPA observed a lock and also with the door knob on the shed during inspection. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was well-maintained and free of any observable hazards. Children will be able to have outside play in the enclosed backyard. During today's inspection, each child was observed to have safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. LPA observed one big gray/back dog at side yard. Licensee stated dog got vaccines and inaccessible to child care area.
The licensee does have a current roster of children in care of 5 children records for children present during the LPA inspection time. Children’s records for children present during LPA’s inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent’s Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance. Licensee stated, there is 2 infant under 24 months enrolled in the childcare. LPA reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and napping log for infants.
The licensee and assistant’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 9/16/2025. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee and 2 assistants were reviewed and within compliance.
Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training and to renew the training every two years. Continued Page 3
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