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32 | LPA inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working cell phone and landline phone. For ventilation, LPA observed ceiling fans and AC units. At 9:30 a.m., Licensee began the tour starting with the entrance of the door where parents and children enter from which lead directly to the living room which is the main day care room. LPA observed the furniture, manipulatives, books, soft plush toys, puzzles, art materials and other age-appropriate materials that were well maintained and free of loose, sharp, and pointed parts. Napping equipment in the form of cots were observed and licensee states that parents bring and wash the linen every 2 weeks. There is a barricaded fireplace in the living room and licensee states it is not operable. LPA also observed a diaper changing table. There is a closet in the living room which LPA inspected and did not observe any hazardous items inside. The dining room is adjacent to the living room and more age-appropriate furniture and materials were observed. The are children’s table/chairs, sofas, TV, and a bookshelf with children books.
Next, LPA inspected the kitchen which is adjacent to the dining area. LPA observed the knives, sharp objects, and medication stored inside a top cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA advised licensee that they should be move to more inaccessible area if she has older children in care. LPA inspected the drawers and cabinets and did not observer ay hazardous materials. Licensee stated the facility provides lunch and snack and utilizes a food program. 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. Licensee also stated that children only access the kitchen with supervision only to use the restroom. LPA advise to place a child-safety gate to ensure inaccessibility.
At 10:00 a.m., LPA entered the bathroom in the hallway and observed a working toilet, and 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. LPA inspected the drawers and cabinets and did not observe any hazardous materials.
Currently, children are using the backyard for outdoor play time. The backyard entrance is through the front patio with gate and licensee states that there is always supervision when they have outdoor time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced around the perimeter and side gates locked and closed. LPA observed toys, play house, bicycles, age-appropriate structures, and the area to have artificial grass. All play equipment is age-appropriate and in safe condition (free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts). Also observed is shed with lock making it inaccessible.
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