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The receipt for the fire extinguisher was dated 9/2021 which poses a potential safety risk to children in care The home maintains telephone service (cell phone). The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age appropriate materials available for children. There is an A/C unit available in the day care area and per Licensee, a portable heater is used when needed. Sharp objects, detergents and cleaning compounds and medication are inaccessible to children in care. Sharp objects and cleaning compounds are kept in the kitchen in latched cabinets. Personal medication is kept in one of the off limit bedrooms. Per Licensee, no children enrolled require medication.
Children nap in the day care room and use the restroom in the day care room. Per Licensee, children who use the restroom, are escorted and supervised. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. Per Licensee, children are supervised while playing outside.
Per Licensee there are no poisons in the home. Licensee understands that all poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the bedroom in the day care area. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water.
Infant Care: Currently licensee cares for 1 infant. Infant sleeps on a napping mat. Napping equipment does not block entrances or exits. LPA discussed infant sleep requirements for cribs and play yards. LPA advised cribs shall not have loose objects, bumpers, objects hanging, or objects attached.
Overnight Care: There is no overnight care provided at the moment. LPA discussed the following: Licensee is aware that if overnight care is provided they must remain awake while children are awake. If children sleep in a separate area from licensee, the door must remain open. If licensee cannot hear children when they wake up, video or audio device can be used.
Children’s records were reviewed and contained (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). Licensee was advised to keep keep updated immunization records for children enrolled.
Staff records were reviewed and contained Pediatric First aid/ CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross. Certification expires on 06/2023 for Licensee Silvia Elizarraraz and Licensee Ana Yazmin Alvarez Acosta. Certification for Licensee Miguel Calderon expires 4/2024. Licensees had proof of immunization against measles and pertussis. Mandated Reporter training for child care providers for all three Licensees expires on 7/21/23. |