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Applicant plans to offer overnight care and will use Family room for sleep purpose. LPA discussed overnight care regulations and requirements. Applicant will submit a written plan for overnight care. The home is sanitary, safe and orderly, with central heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed required postings on the wall. There is a screened fireplace and no stairs inside the home. LPA observed: fully charged fire extinguisher in the garage, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Medicines, cleaning products, sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children in cabinets. LPA reminded Applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family child care homes. Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition stored in the home.
Outdoor Space: ON LIMITS: Entire Backyard
OFF LIMITS: Side Yard. Parents will escort child through side yard during drop off/pick up. Backyard is fenced and large play structure is anchored to the ground. Observed loose wires near garage door into backyard which could pose a safety threat. Applicant will manage the wires, make it inaccessible and send proof of correction.
Discipline policy was discussed, and Applicant stated she will talk to the children as form of discipline. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated and no corporal punishment. Isolation of sick children, supervision of children, capacity options, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. Fire drills must be practiced once every six months and documented. Supervision of children was discussed with the Applicant and she understands that she must be present in the home during 80% of the operating hours of the day care and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options and that she cannot have more than 8 children in the home at any time. Applicant may offer transportation services for children drop off and pick up. Prior approval is required when an off-limit area needs to be added to day care use.
LPA reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. A Family Child Care Home packet was provided to the Applicant. |