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LPA conducted inspections of the indoor and outdoor daycare areas to identify health and safety hazards. A fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and multiple carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are present in the home. LPA found the home's interior to be clean and orderly, with proper heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, and other hazardous items were stored in areas inaccessible to children with child safety locks. The bathroom was found to be clean and fully operational. The toilet and handwashing facility were well-kept, safe, and clean. The bathroom is equipped with appropriate toileting equipment and appropriate sanitation products.
LPA observed that the daycare areas had age-appropriate toys, furniture, and educational materials. Electrical outlets were properly covered with child safety covers. According to the licensee, no firearms or weapons are on the premises.
The licensee does not currently provide food service for the children. The children's families provide their lunches. LPA observed the children’s lunches inside the refrigerator. LPA reminded the licensee that the children's lunches must have the children 's names on them.
The backyard is enclosed by a fence and equipped with outdoor play equipment that is in good condition. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were observed to be cushioned with wood chips that absorb falls. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or bodies of water on site. LPA reminded the licensee to ensure children are always supervised if the gate is open in the yard.
The facility's children sleep on mats and in playpens. The playpens were free of loose articles and materials. According to the licensee, the sheets and blankets that are available for the children are washed once or twice a week.
LPA reviewed five children’s files and confirmed three have complete files that include their emergency contact and medical information. Two children were missing form LIC 995a, and one child was missing their immunization records. LPA reminded the licensee to review the Entrance Checklist, LIC 126, to ensure that all required licensing forms are in the child’s file. According to the licensee, she visually checks the children under the age of two when they’re sleeping, but she does not document their sleep every fifteen minutes. LPA reminded the licensee that children under the age of two must use sleep logs that document their sleep every 15 minutes. LPA provided a sample sleeping log to the licensee.
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