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25 | On August 19, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Veronica Wheatley conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the licensee Cynthia Lang. There are 12 day care children (4 infants) present today. LPA observed the children napping. Licensee's assistant is also present. The hours of operation Monday through Friday, 7:30am and 5:30pm.
LPA toured the home inside and out and took a census was taken of children. Current facility sketch reviewed and confirmed that the rear attached bedroom is used as the day care room and is accessible to children. All the areas of the main home are is off-limits. There are two bodies of water on the premises in the backyard. The children do not play in the area with the bodies of water however they walk by it. LPA observed the licensee unplug both water fountains and cease the water flow. Per licensee, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible in the day care room and bathroom. The kitchen is inaccessible. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide and adequate ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed a portable air condition unit on the premises. Several safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has a working telephone.
LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. Cribs and play yards will be kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider will physically check on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and document any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.
LPA observed four infants over one years old sleeping on the premises. |