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32 | Per Licensee, areas that accessible to the children in care are: the living room, breakfast nook, bathroom #1, kitchen, laundry room and backyard. The stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, sink and counter space area were observed and inspected. All kitchen cabinets were observed. LPA observed safety latches on cabinet under the sink. Knifes and sharp object were observed stored in the top cabinet, made inaccessible to the children in care.
Per licensee, the facility does not provide food for children in care. Licensee was reminded if children bring food from home, it must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Next to the kitchen, a laundry room was observed and the second exit. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible.
LPA observed the following: the home is clean and orderly. There were age-appropriate toys and play items. Licensee was informed that baby-walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and other prohibited items will not be used for children in care. All electrical outlets have safety covers. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per licensee, there are no pets and LPA did not observe any pets at the time of visit. Per Licensee, isolation area for sick children is located in the breakfast nook.
The main entry door is used to enter the facility. The home is not equipped with surveillance cameras. LPA observed mats at the facility for napping purposes.
The Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the hallway entrance to the restroom, tested and found to be operable. The required (2A10BC) fire extinguisher was observed in the hallway and was purchased on January 2025.
The Licensee does not have a current Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles was readily available during today’s inspection. Per Licensee Mandated Reporter training is not current, Licensee stated they will take both the courses again. LPA Morales informed Licensee that Mandated Reporter training certification must be taken every two years as well as the Pediatric First Aid CPR.
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