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32 | Kitchen: The kitchen will be off limits to the children. Applicant will be installing a safety gate on the entry way from the dining room to the kitchen to prevent access to the children. LPA Garcia observed cleaning compounds stored in a cabinet located under the kitchen sink and secured with a safety lock. LPA did observe knives and sharp objects stored in kitchen drawers, made inaccessible to the children with safety latches. For water drinking, applicant stated she will use a filtered water dispenser and children will use disposable cups and re-fill as needed. The applicant stated she will prepare meals for the children and possibly use a food program in the future. Meals provided will be breakfast, lunch, p.m. snacks. LPA informed applicant food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated.
Bathroom: LPA Garcia entered the restroom that will be utilized by the daycare children which is located in the hallway closest to the daycare room. LPA observed the toilets, hand washing sinks, hand soap and LPA observed the bathrooms to not have any hazardous materials accessible to the children. Hazardous materials are secured under the sink cabinet and secured with a safety latch. LPA reminded applicant that Shampoos, conditioners, body washes, etc. need to be inaccessible to the children while they are in care. The restrooms were observed to be in good, clean operable condition.
LPA Garcia asked the applicant if there are any pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. Applicant stated she has 1 small dog, no poisons, no firearms, no weapons, nor bodies of water on premises. LPA did not observe the dog, poisons, firearms, weapons, nor bodies of water. Applicant was advised that if any poisons (ex; Drano, rat poison or items that fall into that category), firearms and weapons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock and firearm and ammunition must be stored separately. Applicant was also advised that it was recommended to keep the dog isolated from the daycare children.
LPA Garcia observed the required 3A40BC fire extinguisher located in the kitchen secured on a wall mount, valve on the green area indicating fully charged and purchase receipt dated 10/12/25. LPA informed applicant that the fire extinguisher needs to be serviced annually or purchase a new one within a year and tape the purchase receipt. LPA observed a dual carbon monoxide and smoke detector located in the hallway ceiling. Applicant tested the dual carbon monoxide/ smoke alarm. LPA Garcia heard the sounds and is operable. LPA observed the first aid complete with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, and antiseptic wipes and located in the kitchen shelf which is inaccessible to the children. For ill isolation, applicant stated the dining room will be utilized, and keep the children separate until the children’s parents can pick them up. |