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32 | The area has a table and chairs for dining for preschool age children. The infants have individual high chairs for meals. Playpens and sleeping cots observed stacked and in good repair. Cubbies are located at the front door for the children's belongings. The care area in bedroom 1 is located via the hallway to the left of the living room and is equipped with board games, puzzles, books, quiet activity toys for school age children. Per licensee bedroom 1 care area is used for school age children and main care area in the living room is for preschool age and infant. Licensees and staff were observed taking turns caring for the children in both care areas. The bathroom was observed at the end of the hallway to be in working condition and age appropriate for children in care. No cleaning supplies were observed stored in the bathroom. LPA observed an A/C wall unit and a ceiling fan in the living room of the home. There is a working land line and cell phone maintained in the home. There is no outside play area as the home does not have a back yard and front yard is small and on the corner therefore per licensee children do not play outside when in care.
The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, service date reflects date of 11/16/2023. LPA checked Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition at time of inspection. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored in the laundry room which is inaccessible area to children. LPA observed First Aid kit kept on shelf in Main Care Area and was inventoried for necessary supplies. Licensee provided proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles during today’s inspection. Licensee has current mandated reporter training.
__ Mandated Reporter valid until: 4/4/25.
—CPR Card valid until: 7/2025
—Children records and required licensing forms were discussed as well as mandated child abuse reporting and criminal record clearance requirement.
Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water around the premises at time of inspection. Per licensee, they provide food for children in care. Food preparation area was toured and found in compliance for safety, cleanliness, and proper storage.
The following were discussed:
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