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Knives are kept in the back of a drawer in the kitchen.
Although the kitchen is on limits, there is a safety gate separating it from the on limits day care area. Per Licensee, children enter the kitchen with supervision to access the on limits yard. Cleaning compounds are kept in an upper cabinet in the hallway inaccessible to children. Personal medication is kept in a locked box above the refrigerator. Per Licensee, only one child currently enrolled keeps medicine at the facility. Per Licensee, it is maintained in the children's cubby area out of reach of children. Laundry detergent is kept in the off limits garage.
Children will have access to both restrooms in the home. LPAs inspected restroom 2, not previously on limits. LPA did not observe any hazardous items in the restrooms. There is no medicine in the restrooms. LPAs observed personal items stored in the restroom. Infant children are changed on a diaper table in the living room. The isolation area is located in the living room/dining room area separated from other children.
Children use the enclosed side yard for outdoor play. There is a gate separating the on limits section from the off limits section. Per Licensee, children are supervised while playing outside. Per Licensee, poisons are contained in the garage. Licensee was advised that all poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, there are no firearms/ weapons in the home. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water. Per Licensee there are two dogs kept in the off limit area of the yard.
Currently licensee cares for one infant. LPA observed one play yard in the living room. LPA observed that napping equipment does not block entrances or exits. Infant mattresses were observed to be firm with tightly fitted sheets.
Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement acknowledging requirement to report child abuse and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.
Licensee has a pediatric first aid/ child cpr certification issued by the American Red Cross which expires on 1/10/27. Licensee and Assistant 1 completed Mandated Reporter training on 3/12/25. Licensee was advised at least one staff member must have a current pediatric first aid/cpr certification at all times.
Both staff have proof of required immunization against pertussis, measles and flu and proof of TB clearance.
Licensee was reminded that if an assistant provider is not available, the facility must follow capacity requirements for a small license. During inspection all children were observed to be treated with dignity and respect, they were observed to be receiving safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment. |