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32 | Applicant, guided LPA on a tour of the home. All areas identified on the home sketch were inspected, including but not limited to off limit areas. Per applicant off limit areas will be in accessible. This home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living/dining room, kitchen, family room, den, and laundry area. Per applicant, the children will use the following areas: Living/Dining room, bedroom #3 (playroom), kitchen and Bathroom #2.
The bedrooms #1 & #2, bathrooms # 1, and laundry area) is off limits to the children in care. LPA observed the laundry area was missing doors making it accessible to children. Safety gate are installed to make the kitchen inaccessible when not passing through to outside area. Kitchen cabinets and drawers were observed with a locking mechanism. The stove, refrigerator, sink and counter space area were observed. The bathroom, with working toilet and sink was observed to be free of hazards and good repair.
LPA observed a fireplace barricaded by a sofa rendering it inaccessible to children in care.
Living/Dining room was observed to have children size tables, chairs, toys and variety of age-appropriate materials. There were no fixtures, furniture, and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. LPA observed emergency water and first aid kit in the kitchen. The LPA observed the home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Per applicant, children will eat and sleep in the Living/Dining room. LPA observed applicant test the carbon monoxide/smoke detectors in the Living/Dining room, the hallway, bedroom #3, Bedroom #1 & #2, they were in good working condition. LPA observed a fire extinguisher (2A10BC) in kitchen with the last date of service of 7/21/23. LPA observed there were no defects or conditions which might endanger the children. All electrical outlets in the home were covered. The LPA observed there were no poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger, accessible to children. Per applicant, there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility currently. The LPA did not observe any weapons.
Cots were observed for napping. LPA advised, there shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. LPA observed the home to have a play yard. LPA advised, applicant the placement of cribs or play yards shall not hinder entrance or exit to and from the space where infants are sleeping.
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