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25 | On December 14, 2022 at approximately 8:30am, LPA conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with co-licensee, Christine Carmichael, and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during LPA's visit included co-licensee, two assistants, and 9 enrolled children (4 infants and 5 preschool age children). Facility is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit.
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm. Licensee lives in the home with their spouse. The DAY CARE AREAS are located on the first level of the home only which includes the playroom, family room (napping room), bathroom #1, kitchen, dining area and backyard. The OFF LIMIT AREAS located on the first level are the garage, living room, and entire second level of home.
With licensee, LPA inspected the day care areas for health and safety hazards. LPA observed home to be in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation. LPA observed electrical outlets in day care areas to be made inaccessible with child safety covers and/or blocked by furniture. Home is equipped with a variety of age appropriate toys and equipment. LPA observed cleaning supplies, poisons and other chemicals were stored inaccessible to children in home's high shelves and/or off limit areas.
Home is equipped with a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, fully charged fire extinguisher and a working phone on site. Phone number listed for licensee is current. Home is also equipped with a fire alarm system. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home.
The entire backyard is enclosed with an at least 5 ft. high fence. Backyard includes a pool that is properly covered by a built in tarp, that can sustain the weight of an adult. Backyard was observed to have age appropriate toys and materials that were in good working condition. LPA observed area children play in to also have resilient padding for crawling and walking infants.
LPA reviewed licensing documents to be properly posted near front entrance of home, available for review. Last emergency drill was conducted 11/14/2022. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly logged. Licensee also maintains safe sleep logs for napping infants. Safe sleep logs documents the 15 minute time check sleeping infant was last checked on, sleeping position and signs of discomfort.
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