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Sharp objects, detergents and cleaning compounds were inaccessible to children in care. Knives, sharp objects, cleaning supplies, detergents and medicine are kept in the kitchen which is off limits to children in care. Kitchen is only accessible through the door next to the den/day care room. Door is kept locked throughout the hours of operation.
There is central air and heating in the main home and an A/C unit in the activities area (converted garage). There is a floor heater in the living room, that is not in use and is inaccessible to children in care as children do not use the living room. There is a fireplace in the den/daycare room. LPA observed a safety gate installed on the fireplace, blocking access to children in care. Children use the restroom in the den/day care room. LPA observed latched cabinets in the restroom where personal items are stored. LPA did not observe any cleaning products or medicine in the on-limits restroom.
Per Licensee, children use a section of the enclosed backyard for outdoor play. There is another section that is off limits. Off limits section is separated by a gate. Per Licensee, children are supervised while playing outside. Per Licensee, there are no pets in the home. LPA did not observe any pets. Per Licensee there are no poisons in the home. Licensee was advised that all poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in either day care area separated from other children while under adult supervision. There are no pools, spas or bodies of water in the facility. Per Licensee, there are no weapons in the home.
Infant Care: Currently there are four infants enrolled in the facility. LPA observed four play yards available in the den/day care room. LPA observed that napping equipment does not block the entrance of the room. LPA did not observe any items in the play yards. LPA observed infants being supervised by one of the assistants. The following was discussed with the Licensee, infants shall not be swaddled in care, infants’ heads shall not be covered, there shall be no items in cribs or play yards, bumper pads shall not be used, Car seats shall not be used for sleeping. LPA observed the 15 minute sleeping logs.
Overnight Care: There is no overnight care provided at the moment. LPA discussed the following: Licensee is aware that they must remain awake while children are awake. If children sleep in separate area from licensee, the door must remain open. If licensee cannot hear children when they wake up, video or audio device can be used. |