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The fire extinguisher is at least a 2A:10BC and is fully charged. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide
monitor are present and in good working conditions. There is a working and available telephone. The first aid kit is complete and available, and is store out of the reach of children. All poisons are locked, and hazardous materials are kept inaccessible to children. Outdoor play areas are free from defects or dangerous conditions; the small outdoor play area is fenced and per applicant there will always be active supervision. Play equipment is secure and age appropriate. The LPA advise applicant that in addition to having the kitchen cabinets and drawers secure with child proof items, that it is recommended (if possible) to add a child proof gate and/or corral at the each entrance of the kitchen.
Toys and playthings are safe, clean, and appropriate for the age of the children; all sharp utensils and cutlery, cleaning supplies, medicines; drawers and cabinets with plastic bags, and sharp things or small things children can swallow; shampoo, mouthwash, toothpaste, medicines, perfumes/lotions/cosmetics, solvents, etc., are inaccessible to children in care; the refrigerator dishwasher, stove, microwave, etc., are clean. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe and operable; bathtub and shower are free of hazard. All electrical outlets are inaccessible to children.
The home has appropriate materials for napping (cots, mats, cribs and/or playpens) are available. All windows are free of cracks, bugs and debris. Hanging window blinds cords are inaccessible to children. The home has a designated area for children showing signs of illness and a plan to act accordingly. Smoking is prohibited in the facility premises. Per applicant, if food is brought from the children’s homes, the containers will be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated.
There are no bodies of water in the premises of the home. Baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, inclined sleepers and similar items will not be used for children in care and are kept inaccessible. Per applicant, there are no firearms, ammunition or any other item that can be constructive as a weapon in the home.
Emergency supplies are maintained in the home. Emergency drills will be conducted every six months or more often depending on the date of enrollment of the children and a written log will be maintain. |