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32 | LPA inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working cell phone. For ventilation, LPA observed AC units and central air. At 10:00 a.m., Licensee began the tour starting with the entrance of the door where parents and children enter from. Under the parent board, there are cubbies for children to store their personal belongings. By the front door entrance, is the entry way to the napping room and LPA observed napping equipment in the form of cots/mats and 4 cribs each with tight-fitted sheets and did not observe any loose articles in the playpens. Per licensee, bedding is washed at the facility every night. In the napping room, there is a separate door with a child safety gate that leads to the kitchen which is inaccessible to children. LPA also observed another child safety gate at the other end of the kitchen which leads to the dining room.
Licensee stated the facility provides breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner (as needed) and utilize a food program. LPA informed licensee any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee stated that she had children with severe food allergies and was on medication in the past, but currently not now. She also stated she will have an IMS plan and medication will be properly stored away in the hallway’s locked cabinet, which is inaccessible to children. There is a dining room doorway with a child safety gate, making the kitchen inaccessible to children in care. LPA inspected the dining area and observed a table with chairs and highchairs. There are also age-appropriate toys like dolls, blocks, and arts/crafts.
Next, the children’s bathroom is in the hallway. LPA entered the bathroom and observed a working toilet, working sink with hand soap. LPA reminded licensee and personal items (ex; shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or items that fall into that category) must be made inaccessible to children. Also observed is a changing table and licensee states that it is sanitized after each use with a disposable linen pads.
Down the hallway is the living room area where LPA observed more age-appropriate furniture, beanbag chair, manipulatives, books, photos, soft plush toys, puzzles, and art/music materials that were well maintained (free of loose, sharp, and pointed parts). There is also a piano for music class. There is a barricaded fire place which is inaccessible to children.
Currently, children are using the backyard for outdoor play time. The backyard’s entrance is through the living room via glass sliding door. LPA observed toys, play structure, playhouse, arts/crafts, sand box, and areas with high climbing equipment are cushioned with material that may absorb a fall. All play equipment is age-appropriate and in safe condition (free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts). There is a storage shed with art supplies.
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