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LPA conducted inspections of the indoor and outdoor daycare areas to identify health and safety hazards. A fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and multiple carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are present in the home. LPA found the home's interior to be clean and orderly, with proper heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, and other hazardous items were in the kitchen cabinets and were inaccessible to children with child safety locks. The bathroom was found to be clean and fully operational. The toilet and handwashing facility were well-kept, safe, and clean.
LPA observed that the daycare areas had age-appropriate toys, furniture, and educational materials. No equipment, such as walkers, bouncers, or similar objects, was present in the home. The fireplace was observed to be properly barricaded. Electrical outlets were observed to be properly covered with child safety covers. According to the licensee, no firearms or weapons are on the premises.
The outdoor area was enclosed by a fence and equipped with safe play equipment for the children to use. No bodies of water, such as pools or spas, were present on site.
According to the licensee, she provides food and snacks for the children. LPA reminded the licensee about the importance of sanitation and proper food preparation. Food and snacks were observed to be available for the children.
The sleeping/resting areas were clean and sanitary. LPA observed cribs, mats, sheets, and blankets in the sleeping/resting areas. LPA also observed that the infant mattress was firm and appropriately covered with a fitted sheet appropriate to the size of the mattress. LPA observed cribs to be free of loose articles and materials.
LPA reviewed five children’s files and confirmed that four children have complete files that include their emergency contact and medical information and sleep logs for children under two years old. LPA reminded the licensee to maintain the forms LIC 9227 and LIC 627 for the children’s files.
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