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LPA toured the indoor space of the home. The home is sanitary and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke, carbon monoxide detector. Medicines, cleaning products, sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children. Door access to off limit areas are made inaccessible to children. LPA reminded applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family child care home. Applicant states there are firearms and ammunition stored in the home. LPA observed firearms and ammunition are stored separately from one another in an off limits area.
Outdoor Space: LPA toured the outdoor area. LPA observed a fully fenced and safe backyard for children in care. LPA observed safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. LPA observed a gated area with stairs that led to a 2nd level with an rock area with plants. LPA observed an empty bird fountain in the backyard. Applicant stated she will move bird fountain to an off limits area in the backyard. No other bodies of water were observed. LPA also observed applicant's spouse workshop and shed on the right side of the backyard that is locked and off limits. Children will be using the lower central area of backyard for outdoor activity. LPA reminded applicant when outside of facility, 100% supervision of children in care is required.
Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated and nor any 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 conducted once every six months and documented. A Family Child Care Home packet was provided to and reviewed with the Applicant.
LPA discussed and reminded applicant day care needs to be operated within the limitations and capacity of a Large Family Child Care Home with regards to ratios and that Licensee has to be present in the day care for 80% of the operation hours.
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.
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