1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 | An unannounced Annual/Random inspection was conducted by LPA Dyer. The licensee was present with 5 day care children (5 preschoolers). Licensee was in compliance with her licensed capacity and facility ratios. Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. The home was inspected. Areas licensed for child care: day care room; bathroom, and kitchen. 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 3-A:40-B:C fire extinguisher; a first aid kit, and a carbon monoxide detector. The home was clean and orderly. There were safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment available to children at the time of this inspection. There was no fireplace. There are no hazardous materials, medicines, or cleaning solutions accessible to children during this inspection. Hazardous items are kept locked under the kitchen sink, inaccessible to children. Stairs are gated. Licensee stated there were no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. Two children's files were reviewed at 9:03 am. Licensee is conducting and documenting fire drills and utilizing the child care roster. Phone number is current.
Back yard area is securely fenced. There is riding toys, slides, a basketball hoop, playhouse, bikes and other toys for outside play. LPA pointed out an area in the backyard where additional care should be taken to watch children.
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) |