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32 | LPA inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working cell phone. For ventilation, LPA observed AC units/central air and ceiling fans. At 1:20 p.m., Licensee began the tour starting with the entrance of the door where parents and children enter from. LPA observed the living room furniture, manipulatives, books, toys, art materials and other age-appropriate materials that were well maintained and free of loose, sharp, and pointed parts. First aid supplies are available in the living room. In the living room, children were observed during nap time and sleeping in cots, each with individual tight-fitted sheet. Per licensee, linen are washed once a week or as soon as they are soiled. Next, LPA observed the dining room which is in an open space adjacent from the living room. The dining room had table, chairs, and a TV. There are more storage shelves which had more children toys. Per licensee the bedrooms are closed at all times.
Next, the kitchen was observed to be inaccessible with a sliding door and licensee states it is always closed during operating hours. The licensee stated that they do not provide any meals to children in care. Children bring their own food from home. LPA observed the knives and sharp objects stored in a top drawer in with the kitchen door kept closed at all times. 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. Licensee stated that there are no children with severe food allergies nor on medication.
LPA entered the bathroom inside the bedroom 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.
Currently, children are using the backyard for outdoor play time. The back yard entrance is through the dining room glass doors. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced around the perimeter and side gates closed and locked. LPAs observed toys, play structure, play house, arts/crafts,, and areas with high climbing equipment are cushioned with material that may absorb a fall. All play equipment is age-appropriate and in safe condition (free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts).There is a separate garage that is locked at at all times.
LPA asked the licensee if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, or weapons, or bodies of water. Licensee stated they have 4 dogs (German Shephard, Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, Australian Kelpie), 5 indoor cats, 2 rabbits, which were observed by LPA to be locked in a crate, making them inaccessible to children. Licensee stated that the cats are usually in her parent’s bedroom. They do not have any of the other above mentioned and LPA did not observe any.
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