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32 | LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the front living room (study area) of the home if necessary due to illness or communicable disease.
LPA observed the indoor area of 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 or stairs inside the home. The Licensee has the Living room, Family room, Kitchen and Bathroom 1 primarily used for the day care. Off limit areas in the home: Attached garage/home office, four bedrooms and one bathroom, Off limit areas outside the home: left side of the 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 he does not have any weapons in the home. LPA observed Licensee has pets in the home : seven dogs that are kept fenced not accessible to children. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. All poisons are stored in the locked storage located in the backyard. The Licensee states that he currently 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. |