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32 | LPAs inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone). For ventilation, LPAs observed AC units and central air. At 1:25 p.m., Licensees began the tour starting with the entrance of the door where parents and children enter. LPAs observed the bathroom that children use is immediately next to the entrance to the facility. LPAs entered the bathroom and observed a working toilet, working sink with hand soap. LPAs reminded licensee and personal items (ex; shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or items that fall into that category) must be made inaccessible to children.
LPAs observed the living room’s the furniture, manipulatives, books, soft plush toys, puzzles, art materials and other age-appropriate materials that were well maintained and free of loose, sharp, and pointed parts. There are also pretend play and structures for children to play with. Children were observed during nap time and observed to be sleeping on cots and cribs/playpens, each with individual tight-fitted sheets. LPAs reminded licensees that any loose articles in the playpens are prohibited. Fireplaces and open face heaters are barricaded making them inaccessible to children. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensees, no one smokes in the home.
The kitchen is inaccessible to children via child safety gate. LPAs observed cleaning compound items, and observed a magnetic childproof lock in place, making it inaccessible for children to open. LPAs observed the knives and sharp objects stored inside a top cabinet making it inaccessible for children. Licensees stated the facility provides breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. LPAs informed licensees 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.
LPAs asked the licensees if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, or weapons, or bodies of water. Licensee stated they have firearms and LPA reviewed storage of firearms in the home, and they are in accordance with Title 22. Licensees stated they do not have any of the other above-mentioned and LPAs did not observe any. The licensees was reminded that if any poisons (ex; drano, rat poison or items that fall into that category), firearms and weapons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock and firearm and ammunition must be stored separately. Licensees states all cleaning supplies are stored in the underground garage.
At time of inspection, LPAs observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the kitchen and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged and last serviced on 3/19/2026. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.
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