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32 | Licensee stated she is not currently registered with any Foster Care agency or holds a foster parent license, she was informed if any changes are to occur, Department shall be notified.
Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off limits to children and parents are: Entire second level , garage, living area , dining and kitchen on the first level of the home as Off - limits area. Since the children use a separate entrance gate located on the side end of the home, leading into the Day Care area, the entire other side of the first level is inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary.
LPA also observed COVID19, precautions at the facility, with required postings, temperature checks upon arrival, social distancing and activities being held in small groups.
Areas Designated for Day care activities: Licensee has designated the family room, one bathroom, and backyard as part of her day-care.
Children shall enter the home through the side entrance, of the home, they walk into the designated back yard area and the Day care room . These area is used mainly for all activities. It was observed to have age appropriate toys along with Arts and Crafts activities. There is a fire place in the day care area, which is completely covered with a wooden book shelf serving as a safe barrier
The bathroom designated for day care use was observed to be safe and free of hazardous items. Bathroom was clean. It is located at the end of the day care room, next to the garage door which was also locked with child safety knobs and a duel lock.
OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: Backyard is designated for outdoor play area, it is fenced and has concrete and grassy area, it has age appropriate outdoor toys. Shade is provided by Awing and age appropriate climbing structures are placed on the grass area. There is a gardening activity spot for the children .
There are no firearms, weapons or bodies of water on the premises.
Licensee states that she provides Breakfast/ Lunch and snacks for children in care. Food brought from the children’s homes, those containers shall be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. (Page-2) |