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32 | 6. Home has a working telephone.
7. All poisons are locked.
8. Hazardous materials are kept out of the reach of children (inaccessible):
Kitchen: all sharp utensils and cutlery, cleaning supplies, medicines, drawers and cabinets with liquor, plastic bags, and sharp things or small things children can swallow.
Bathroom: shampoo, mouthwash, toothpaste, medicines, and perfumes/lotions/cosmetics.
9. According to the licensee, there are no weapons or firearms at the home. None were observed by LPA.
10. Outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions.
11. Outdoor play area is fenced in.
12. No bodies of water were observed during the inspection.
13. Toys and playthings are safe, clean, and appropriate for the age of the children.
14. Licensee agrees that no baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items will be used for children in care and are kept inaccessible.
15. LPA observed Mandated Reporter Training Certificate date of competition 11-11-21 LPA also observed 1st Aid and CPR card(s) that expire on 10-26-23 LPA observed a total of 7 children files.
16. The home is equipped with a first aid kit.
The following was thoroughly discussed with the licensee
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
Licensee was reminded of their responsibility to report suspected child abuse. Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files were discussed. Licensee was referred to LIC 311D: Records To Be Maintained At The Facility - Family Child Care Home. Applicant was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family child care home during the hours of operation.
Licensee was made aware that state law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, and any other items that fall into that category. Licensee was reminded that all infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), and that the Provider is required to wash hands after every diaper change and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome. Licensee was also reminded that only children eating may be in high chairs and that car seats are utilized only for transportation. Page2
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