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LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's visit. The facility is a two story home. LPA observed the main area of the home to be used for the day care will be in two rooms (family room, and living room) on the first floor, one bathroom, backyard, and dining room. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, two bathrooms which will be off limits. There is a barricade in front of the stairs. Also off limits, is the kitchen, garage and part of the left side of the backyard. In the living room, there is a fireplace which as a screen to prevent access. The children have access to the backyard which is enclosed by a fence. Licensee has a designated area in the home where a child(ren) can be isolated if exhibiting signs of illness. LPA observed no bodies of water in the facility. The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA observed a blocked fireplace and no wall heaters.
LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, combined working smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, fenced backyard, and no bodies of water. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored in the attached garage and in high cabinets inaccessible to the children in care. LPA advised licensee that any food/drink which is brought by parent(s) of day care child(ren) must be properly labeled with the child(ren) name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee stated that there are no firearms in the home. The facility has a first aid kit in the home, which also has a thermometer and sufficient emergency supplies.
LPA reviewed the Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's visit. The last was conducted on 4/29/2022. LPA reminded the Licensee that she needs to keep her roster updated with all current and former day care children. LPA reviewed six children's files and observed immunization records and the Family Child Care Home Notification of Parents' Rights forms (LIC 995A) in each file, however LIC (627) Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment was missing. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. LPA does not observed any baby walkers/inclined sleepers, nor any baby bouncers, jumpers, saucer chairs, and trampoline in the home and was advised that they are not allowed in the day care.
Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options for the large Family Child Care Home license and she also understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time with a qualified assistant present. |