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Sharp objects, detergents and cleaning compounds and medicines are inaccessible. Knives are kept in an upper kitchen cabinet, cleaning products are kept in a latched cabinet under the sink, personal medicines are kept in an upper hallway closet. Per Licensee, at this time, there are no children who require medication.
Per Licensee, care is provided mainly in the garage and outdoor area if weather permits. There are toys and other age appropriate materials available for children in the garage and the backyard. Per Licensee, children nap in the living room and will have meals in the dining area or in the patio if weather permits. LPA observed napping cots and cribs available for children indoors. LPA observed infant high chairs in the garage/backyard area. Heating and ventilation was evaluated. LPA observed an air/heating unit in the garage. The home has central air and heating. LPA did not observe any wall heaters. LPA did not observe any fire places. The children use the restroom in the hallway next to the bedrooms and the restroom in the garage. LPA did not observe cleaning products or medicine in the restroom inside the home. The restroom in the garage has a latched cabinet under the sink where cleaning solutions are kept.
Per Licensee, Children are supervised while playing outside. Per Licensee, there are no poisons kept in the home. Licensee was advised that all poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, the isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is either in the living room or in the backyard, separated from other children but in a place they can be supervised. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. LPA did not observe any pools or spas, or other bodies of water. LPA observed one pet dog in the home. Per Licensee, pet dog is contained inside the home separated from children in care.
Infant Care: Currently there are 3 infants enrolled. LPA observed 4 cribs available in the home. Per Licensee, infants nap in the living room. LPA discussed the following with Licensee: Napping equipment shall not block the entrances or exits. Licensee was advised Infants shall not be swaddled in care. Car seats shall not be used for sleeping. LPA discussed the new Safe sleep regulation, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months. LPA advised Licensee, 15 minute sleep check shall be maintained for infants 0 to 24 months.
Overnight Care: There is no overnight care provided at the moment. LPA discussed the following: Licensee is aware that they must remain awake while children are awake. If children sleep in 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.
LPA reviewed children's records. Children's records were incomplete. Three out of five children present did not have a record to review. |