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32 | During today's inspection, LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home The home is two- story. The on-limit area: first floor consists of Kitchen, Dining room, Family room, Living room (classroom) bathroom, and hallway. The off-limit area: second floor consists of 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms and unfenced front yard is off-limits.
The fully fenced back yard is divided into two subdivisions. The children's play area is in the first subdivision. The second subdivision is fenced and inaccessible to children in care. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Furniture and equipment, such as cots, chairs, and tables were age appropriate and in good condition. Fireplace is located in the family room is screened and inaccessible to children in care. Stairs inside the home are barricaded with child proof gates. The outdoor space and play equipment were observed to have been maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke / carbon monoxide detectors, and no bodies of water on premises The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons. There are 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 turtle in the home. Licensee states dogs stay in the off-limit area of backyard during hours of operation. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Licensee states she does not transport children.
LPA has granted the increase of capacity from 8 to 14. LPA reminded the licensee she is required to have an assistant when operating a large day care facility. Licensee states she is not providing Individual Medical Services (IMS) at this time. IMS policy was discussed. The licensee was reminded that when any changes to the IMS plan is made, an updated 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. Effective September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles.
No deficiency cited during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted with the licensee. The licensee was provided a copy of her appeal rights and the signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A Notice of Site visit was posted at the time of inspection and must remain posted for 30 days. |