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32 | All areas identified on the facility sketch that children use, were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, ventilation and heating (central). The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection.
PHYSICAL PLANT
Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are inaccessible to children. Poison is locked in a cabinet in the laundry room in the locked cabinets. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock.
Kitchen is accessible to children, all the cabinets were locked and no sharp tools were observed.
Licensee stated there are no firearms on the premises. LPA advised anytime when firearms are present, they must be locked and stored separately from the ammunition. No swimming pool, spa or other bodies of water observed on the premises.
There is no fireplace in the home. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Licensee has installed the new Fire Alarm system as recommended by Fire Marshall on the recent inspection.
The home is observed to be clean and orderly. Where children are less than five years old are in care, stairs are fenced or barricaded. There is a child safety gate which keeps stairs inaccessible to children. There are age appropriate toys available for children.
The licensee states that there is a land line on the premises and also a cell phone is used and stays at the facility during operating hours. (8.30 - 5.00 PM) Monday to Friday.
The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. At the time of inspection, children were using the back yard for outdoor play time. There is a cemented area as well as grassy area where climbing structures are placed, covered patio area is also used for table top activities and if weather is permissible children do lunch activities on the tables. Out door area was observed to clean with age appropriate toys and equipments which were clean and free of any sharp objects. Wooden play structure, play house were in safe condition free of webs and dirt. Sand box is covered with a covering when not in use. |