Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced 7/2021, Licensee was reminded that fire extinguisher needs to be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via land line. LPA observed toys and other age appropriate material available for children in the daycare area and in the back yard. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in living room, away from the other children.
LPA observed that detergents, cleaning compounds are in the kitchen inaccessible to children. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.
At 12:23pm LPA observed Child #1 to fall asleep in the high chair where child was eating. Staff took child #1 into the converted garage (daycare area). LPA then observed Child #1 sleeping on the floor on rug area where 4 toddlers were playing with blocks (Photos taken). This poses an immediate risk to the safety and personal rights of children in care.
Infant Care: LPA provided technical assistance to licensee and staff of the new Safe sleep regulations, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check and documentation for infants 0-24 months, and provided PIN 20-24-CCP. Licensee states infants sleep in the living room area where they are supervised by licensee or staff at all time.
Currently, children are using the side and back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. There are no bodies of water in the back yard or around the home.
Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months)
Child #10 and #11 did not have files available, this poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Facility found to be over the licence capacity based on record reviews, Child #1-#14 are all under age 6. There are no school age children present in care. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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