| LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the entrance/living room of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill conducted was on 05/14/24. Children’s roster was available during this inspection and was observed to be current.
LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.
Licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours**
Per licensee, food is provided to children in care. Licensee was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. There is telephone service via a cellphone that remains in the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating.
Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock.
At 09:08 a.m. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The valve on the required 3: A 40 BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 03/04/24, per the attached service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.
The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room with supervision.
Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per licensee, no one smokes in the home.
Currently children use the front and backyard (fenced) for outdoor play with adequate shade and age-appropriate play equipment for children in care. LPA observed several chicken coops with a clear plastic cover to prevent children from placing their hands or fingers inside. LPA advised licensee to check for all toys and materials that are worn out, broken, or not safe for children to use as needed. LPA also advised licensee to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. Licensee understands that children should be supervised at all times.
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