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32 | LPA inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working cell phone and landline. For ventilation, LPA observed heating, AC wall units, and ceiling fans. At 12:50 p.m., Licensee began the tour starting with the outdoor side entrance of the facility where parents and children enter from. Then LPA inspected the den (main care area) and observed children’s furniture (tables/chairs), manipulatives, books, toys, puzzles, art materials and other age-appropriate materials that were well maintained and free of loose, sharp, and pointed parts. There are also cubbies for children to store their personal belongings. LPA also observed a playpen in the den and highchairs which licensee states are only used during eating for younger children. There is a diaper changing table in the den area. Napping equipment in the form of mats were observed, and licensee states they wash the linen at her facility every Friday. Then the napping room was inspected which had 3 playpens, each with tight-fitted sheets and no loose articles and Licensee stated that they are only utilized if she has infants or younger children.
LPA entered the den’s bathroom and observed a working toilet and 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. There is a laundry area in the restroom and did not observe any hazardous items.
LPA inspected the kitchen which is inaccessible to the children via glass sliding door. Cleaning compound items were observed to be stored underneath the kitchen sink with a childproof lock in place, making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA observed the knives and sharp objects stored inside a drawer licensee the kitchen is inaccessible to the children. Licensee stated the facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack and children eat in the den area. LPA informed licensee that any food brought from the children's homes, shall have the container labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee stated that there are no children with severe food allergies nor on medication.
Currently, children are using the backyard for outdoor play time and were observed to be fenced around the perimeter and side gates closed with an operable lock at 1:00 p.m. There are extra gates fencing off the side gates. LPA observed toys, play structure, play house, arts/crafts, tables/chairs, and all play equipment is age-appropriate and in safe condition (free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts). There is also adequate shading via canopies. The backhouse is inaccessible to children in care and licensee states there is 100% supervision from either herself and assistant.
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