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32 | equipment for the day care children. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the dining room area of the home if necessary due to illness or communicable disease.
LPA observed the home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA also observed a screened fireplace. There are no open face heater units and access to stairs is gated inside the home. LPA observed a play yard surrounded with rubber mats for cushioning. Off limit areas in the home: entire second floor (4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms) laundry room, dining room and living room. Off limit areas outside the home: left side of backyard.
LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons and pets in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. All poisons are stored in high cabinets. The Licensee states that she does not administer medication to the day care children.
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
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. |