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32 | This is a one-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, front and backyard, driveway (side yard) and garage. Areas accessible to children include living room, dining room, 1-bathroom, front yard, and side yard. Areas off-limits to children and parents include: 4 bedrooms, 1-bathroom, back yard, and garage.
Per licensee, there are 2 dogs on the premises. Licensee states that the dogs are not around the day care children. LPA Ruiz observed one dog on the porch and one small dog in a crate in the hallway leading to the bathroom.
The children use the bathroom in the entry hallway, the living room, and the dining room.
Licensee states that the bedrooms are off-limits to children and parents.
LPA informed Licensee that construction or any changes to the areas used by children must be reported to licensing.
All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety and comfort of the children. There is a working telephone maintained in the home.
The living room is used as the main day care area. LPA observed age-appropriate toys such as blocks, books, art supplies, dramatic play materials, and sensory toys all free of loose and sharp parts.
Licensee states that children nap in the living room on cots. LPA observed cots and one play yard for children and infants to be stored in the living room against the wall. There are labelled cubbies for children in care to store their belongings.
Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home. Licensee does understand that poison must be locked. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA at time of inspection.
Licensee states that children play outside in the side yard daily, when the weather permits. LPA Ruiz toured the side yard and observed a toddler sized play structure and a dramatic play house, all in good condition, free of loose, sharp, or pointed parts.
Trees, grass, shrubs, and plants are maintained. The side and front yards are fully fenced along the perimeter.
LPA reminded licensee that 100% supervision is required at all times when children are playing outside.
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