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25 | An unannounced Annual/Random inspection was conducted by LPA Dyer. The licensee's fingerprint cleared assistants were present with 8 day care children (2 infants, 6 preschool-age). The licensee arrived at 10:00 a.m. Phone number is current. Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The day care area of the home was inspected. Areas licensed for child care: The Learning Center (downstairs) and the downstairs bathroom. Off-limit areas will be made inaccessible to children by closed and/or locked doors; gates; and visual supervision. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. There was a working smoke detector (tested); a fully charged 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher; a first aid kit, and a carbon monoxide detector.
There were safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment available to children at the time of this inspection. There were a variety of books and toys for children's use. No fireplace in the day care area. There are no hazardous materials, medicines, or cleaning solutions accessible to children during this inspection. Hazardous items are kept in the off-limit area of the home, inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there were no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. Stairs inside the home are gated. Licensee has mats and a play yard for children to nap. Bedding is laundered weekly by the licensee. Back yard area continues to be off-limits to children. Children are taken to a local park for outdoor play.
At 9:12 a.m., a sample of children's files were reviewed. All have emergency information in file. Licensee is conducting and documenting fire drills and utilizing the child care roster.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/(800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. (continued) |