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32 | LS inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working cell phone and landline. For ventilation, LS observed AC units. At 9:40 a.m., Licensee began the tour starting with the entrance of the door where parents and children enter from which leads to the living room and dining room. LS observed the living room’s furniture (sofa, couch, children’s table/chairs), manipulatives, books, game boards, and other age-appropriate materials that were well maintained and free of loose, sharp, and pointed parts. Also observed were dolls, doll houses, blocks, and trucks. LS also observed the den (main day care room) to have age-appropriate toys such as blocks, dolls, figurines, and puzzles. The napping equipment were observed as cots and playpens that had tight-fitted sheets and did not observe any loose articles in the playpens. Licensee states that she washes the linen every Friday and LS reminded her that playpens that are used shall not have any loose articles when the child is napping. Licensee states there are surveillance which acts as a baby monitor that faces the play pens and den area.
Next, LS entered the bathroom and observed a working toilet, working sink with hand soap. Cabinets did not have any hazardous materials inside; LS observed baby wipes inside. LS reminded licensee and personal items (ex; shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or items that fall into that category) must be made inaccessible to children. LS observed the first aid kit in the bathroom.
By the living room, LS observed an entrance to the hallway that has a child safety gate and another gate that leads to the kitchen. The child safety gates make the kitchen and hallway inaccessible to children in care. At 10:00 a.m., LS observed cleaning compound items, stored underneath the kitchen sink and on top a high inaccessible area where children are unable to reach. LS observed the knives and sharp objects stored inside a drawer. LS reminded as best practice to install child proof locks to make it inaccessible to children. Licensee stated the facility provides lunch, snack, dinner, and utilize a food program. LS 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. Licensee stated that there are no children with severe food allergies nor on medication.
Currently, children are using the rear yard for outdoor play time. The rear yard entrance is through the kitchen where a child safety gate is in place. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced around the perimeter and side gates closed LS observed toys, play structure, play houses, arts/crafts, tricycles, trucks/cars, and all play equipment is age-appropriate and in safe condition (free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts). LS reminded licensee of maintenance of cobwebs in playhouses and licensee states she cleans them every 2 days.
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