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32 | LPA Rivera inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone). For ventilation, LPA Rivera observed central AC/heater, and the vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the furniture, children’s materials, to be in good condition and age appropriate. LPA observed a fireplace and observed a childproof lock on the screen. Per assistant, the fireplace has not been turned on and is off and requires a key to turn on. LPA did not observe play yard or cribs. LPA observed the sleeping mats to be in good condition.
LPA Rivera observed cleaning compounds items and knives sharp objects stored in the laundry room. LPA observed the door closed and locked with a key. For water drinking, LPA observed filtered water and sippy cups. The assistant stated the facility provides snacks and meals. LPA informed assistant any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Assistant stated that currently does not have any children with severe food allergies or on medication.
LPA Rivera entered the bathroom and observed the toilet, hand washing sink, hand soap and LPA did not observe hazard materials and observed the bathroom to be in good condition. LPA reminded assistant and personal items (ex; shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or items that fall into that category) must be made inaccessible to children.
LPA Rivera asked the assistant if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. The assistant stated one turtle, poisons, and body of water. No firearms, and no weapons. LPA observed an- ground pool in the backyard. LPA observed the pool area to have a mesh fence and does not cover all around and the bottom of the fence has no gap openings. To complete the full coverage, LPA observed a brick wall that is shared with side and back neighbors. There are no windows on the side of the brick walls (pool area). LPA measured the height of the mesh fence from the ground up to the top of the fence to be 5.0 ft high and fence does not obscure the pool from view. The openings of the railings, LPA measured and observed the openings to be 3 inches wide. LPA observed the door swinging away from the pool and the self-latching device is no more than 6 inches from the top of the gate. LPA reminded assistant, the mesh fencing must not be removed and no ladders or any climbing equipment near the fencing. LPA informed assistant, if in the future the fencing needs to be replaced,
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