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32 | having proper equipment needed for children eating. Applicant states she has ordered feeding chairs for infants and will obtain table and chairs for older children. LPA observed Kitchen to have operable child safety locks on low cabinets and drawers including drawer where sharp knives and utensils are stored. At 9:06 AM, LPA observed bathroom to have adequate supplies, operable equipment, and general safety and sanitation. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. At 9:10 AM, LPA observed these items stored in low Kitchen cabinet and bathroom cabinets all with operable child safety lock at time of inspection. Applicant was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the age, size, and abilities of children in care. LPA advised that poisons used to kill any kind of bugs/vermin should be locked and made inaccessible for a variety of children's size, age, and abilities.
Per Applicant, the children will have access to side yard for outdoor play which is accessible going downstairs from facility. Applicant walked LPA to route for going outside, which is downstairs and through garage/work shop. LPA discussed supervision with Applicant and that when going outside to play, children must have full supervision due to stairs and a variety of hazardous equipment that is in garage/workshop. At 9:20 AM, LPA observed side yard has half concrete and half turf surface that is maintained, and adequate perimeter fencing through-out. LPA observed a variety of age appropriate toys such as: swing set on top of turf surface and ride along toys that were free of loose and sharp parts available for the children. LPA observed all trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained at time of inspection.
LPA did not observe any pets at time of inspection and Applicant confirms she has no pets. Per Applicant, there are no weapons, firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises. LPA observation did not see any bodies of water around the premises or firearms/weapons at time of inspection.
At 9:08 AM, LPA did not observe the required 2A-10BC fire extinguisher, LPA observed 1A-10BC fire extinguisher at time of inspection. LPA discussed required size and requirement to get fire extinguisher serviced annually or obtain a new one annually and keep receipt. At 9:09 AM, LPA tested smoke and carbon monoxide detectors which were observed to be operable at time of inspection. LPA observed First Aid kit stored in Day Care Space. The Applicant has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR valid until 10/2025 and required AB1207 Mandated Reporter training completed on 01/04/2024. Applicant provided proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles to Department. LPA discussed requirement to have these documents readily available during inspections for herself and all qualified adults.
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