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32 | Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in areas designated for children. The licensee states (that there are no poisons on the premises). Licensee was advised that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock.
Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off limits to children and parents are: Licensee has designated the two bedrooms, one bathroom, living area, kitchen/dining area, partial backyard , left side yard, garage and storage area in the backyard as Off-limits areas.
Licensee has two designated rooms for Day care, while the other 2 bedroom doors of the home are locked during operating hours making them inaccessible and there is a separate entrance to the day care area from the right side yard wooden gate.
There is a fireplace in the living area has a metal barrier bolted in front, living area is designated as off limit area. The partial backyard has a child safety fencing across, making part of the backyard and left side yard inaccessible to children. During the inspection today, LPA observed the doors of the other rooms were closed and locked with a key on the handle.
Licensee understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary.
Areas Designated for Day care activities: Licensee has designated two bedrooms, one bathroom and partial backyard for Day care activities. ( Master-bedroom and one bedroom is converted into Infant Care room)
The children shall enter through the right side wooden door accessed from the front yard, leading the path to the open backyard and through the sliding glass door into the Day care room. This room has been set up with Day care activities designed mainly for Infants and Toddlers. The second bedroom has cribs, this rooms shall be used mainly for infant care, additional infant needs were also observed here. Licensee is aware of ongoing supervision for infants. Licensee has posted the required posters and guidelines are being implemented.
The designated Child Care was observed to have age appropriate toys, educational items. Children shall nap in this area. Older Toddlers shall use soft cushioned blankets with sleeping bags, provided by the parents and are washed weekly or as needed. Young infants nap in the cribs. All Infant needs shall be provided by the parents. (Page-2)
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