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32 | LPA Solorio Campos asked the Licensee if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, or weapons, or bodies of water and the Licensee stated they do have an in-ground swimming pool but stated they do not have any of the other above-mentioned and LPA did not observe any. The licensee was informed 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.
LPA inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone and landline). For ventilation, LPA observed a wall a/c. LPA observed the furniture, manipulatives, books, blocks, puzzles, games, art materials and other age-appropriate materials that were well maintained and free of loose, sharp, and pointed parts. Mats and play pens were observed for napping equipment.
LPA observed cleaning compounds items, stored in the laundry room next to the kitchen which is complete inaccessible to the children in care. LPA observed the knives and sharp objects stored inside a top drawer making it inaccessible to the children.
The Licensee stated the facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack, and utilize the food program Options. 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. For water drinking, Licensee stated they provide water via store bought water gallons. Licensee stated she currently does not have any children with severe food allergies nor on medication.
LPA Solorio Campos entered the bathroom and observed a working toilet, working sink with hand soap. LPA reminded licensee that personal items (ex; shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or items that fall into that category) must be made inaccessible to children.
LPA toured the outdoor area. LPA observed backyard has fencing through-out the yard and a gate that separates the swimming pool to be locked making the swimming pool inaccessible to children. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, free of loose and sharp parts available for the children in the backyard. All trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained. LPA observed adequate shade via umbrellas and canopy. |