Inaccessible (Off Limit) areas to children include:
The Applicant has designated the following areas as inaccessible to children in care. These areas are typically not inspected unless, the Department has reason to believe the health and safety of a child is at risk, at which time, the representative has the authority to inspect areas designated as inaccessible. These areas shall be marked on the Facility Sketch as “Off Limit”:
§ Kitchen cabinets – a gate/barricade is required because children must past the kitchen to get to the restroom
§ Living room – a gate/barricade is required because children must past the living room to get to the restroom
§ Private Bedrooms – install a safety knob/device preventing access to children because of proximity to restroom
§ Office - install a safety knob/device preventing access to children because of proximity to restroom
Health and Safety: LPA observed and or verified that the following requirements were met:
§ All adults have criminal background clearances and are associated to the facility
§ Licensee has current pediatric CPR/First Aid
§ Licensee has current immunization's
§ The facility is clean and orderly
§ Fire Extinguisher: LPA observed a fire extinguisher, located in the closet in the classroom area. Classification, 2A-10BC which was fully charged meets State Fire Marshall standards and must be serviced annually or as often as necessary.
§ Smoke and Carbon monoxide (combination) detector: LPA tested and found the alarm was operable. Alarm should be tested and batteries replaced, regularly as required.
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