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32 | According to the Licensee, parents drop off and pick up their children at the main entrance, which leads to the living room. Areas that are accessible to children are as follows: Living room, bedrooms 1 and 2, one full bathroom (which is located in the hallway), kitchen, hallway/passage way, and backyard. The unit does not have a fireplace. The backyard has artificial grass with age appropriate toys. Per Licensee, off-limits areas are as follows: One 1/2 bathroom (located inside of the living room), one 1/2 shower (which is currently being used as a storage room), side yard, front yard, driveway, and detached garage. The off-limits rooms are made inaccessible by child proof door knobs/locks.
All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. LPA observed age appropriate toys, free of loose and sharp parts. LPA observed electrical cover outlets all through the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee understands that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Per licensee, there are no pets and LPA did not observe any pets at the time of visit. Per Licensee, isolation area for sick children is in the living room. Licensee provides breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM Snack and dinner to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. The washer/dryer are located in the hallway/passage way (towards the back of the home).
LPA observed the backyard has artificial grass and adequate perimeter fencing through-out the yard. LPA advised Licensee that outdoor supervision is required at all times. LPA observed age appropriate toys free of loose and sharp parts available for the children in the backyard and all trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained. The facility is equipped with surveillance cameras but the cameras are inoperable at this time. The Licensee was reminded to notify the Department once the cameras are made operable. Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises.
The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged (last serviced on 12/11/25). Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be in operable condition. Per Licensee, the First Aid kit is kept in hallway closet which is inaccessible to children. The First Aid kit was inventoried for necessary supplies. The Licensee has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles was readily available during today’s inspection. The Mandated Reporter Training for the Licensee is current.
— Pediatric First Aid and CPR Card valid until: 1/24/26
— Mandated Reporter AB1207 Certificate valid until: 8/27/2026
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