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There is an electric fireplace in the living room. Per Licensee, the electric fireplace is disconnected. The children use the restroom in the hallway. LPA observed personal hygiene items in the restroom. LPA did not observe cleaning products or medicine in the restroom. Per the Licensee, the kitchen is on limits in passing and for meals. There is a safety gate separating the kitchen and the living room. Per Licensee, children use the backyard for outdoor play. There is a dog run area in the backyard. Per Licensee, dogs are contained in the dog run when children are outside. 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 living room or in one of the bedrooms, separated from other children in care. 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.
Infant Care: Currently licensee has one infant in the facility. LPA discussed the following with Licensee: Napping equipment shall not block entrances or exits. There shall be no loose objects in the crib or hanging off the sides of the crib. 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.
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. Children's records were complete. Licensee was advised children's records shall contain (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights
Staff records were reviewed: Licensee's Pediatric CPR/First Aid issued by the American Heart Association expires in May 2023. Licensee's Mandated Reporter training was completed on 9/7/2022. Licensee was advised of documentation required for staff.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS): 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 Center and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm |