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32 | In order to access the outdoor activity area in the backyard, children will walk through the living room which contains couches and past the kitchen. The kitchen is made inaccessible by a child safety gate. All hazardous items including knives and cleaning products are stored inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed that guns are stored per regulation in the home. Outdoors, LPA observed a swing set with three toddler swings, a large plastic climbing structure located on cement with no fall adsorbent cushioning, and two picnic tables with umbrellas. No bodies of water were observed. In order to access the emergency exit gate, children and adults will walk along the side of the home to exit the latched gate to the front yard.
Both Licensees and three assistants have current Pediatric CPR/first aid certifications which expire on 3/20/2022. Licensees and three assistants completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers online. Licensees were reminded that the training must be completed every two years. Licensees stated that they will renew their Mandated Reporter Training (expired 2/9/2021) on or before 2/28/2021. Control of property documents are on file. Licensee stated that they have liability insurance.
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 Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
LPA advised Licensees that there are equipment safety standards for climbing equipment in order to ensure the safety of children and prevent head injury. LPA informed Licensees that she will email the information to Licensees and that a return call will be made in order to review the report. The face time call was concluded at 10:21am.
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