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There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. Licensee stated there are no firearms or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections. There is no fireplace in this facility. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. The assistant is aware that each FCCH shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. LPA observed licensee did not have any documentation that shows she was conducting fire and disaster drills. The last fire/drill conducted is on 10/2023. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), licensee was reminded that childcare phone needs to remain the in the childcare at all times. Licensee stated they use the backyard for outdoor play.
ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snacks to the children. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Filtered drinking water is available to clients in care. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients’ bathrooms were clean and in good repair.
OUTDOOR INSPECTION: The playground was enclosed by a fence. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was well maintained and free of any observable hazards. Children will be able to have outside play in the enclosed backyard. During today's inspection, each child was observed to have safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. There were no bodies of water, or pets in the facility at the time of inspection.
The licensee DOES have a current roster of children in care of 5 children records for children present during the LPA inspection time. Children’s records for children present during LPA’s inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent’s Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance. Licensee stated, there is zero infant under 24 months enrolled in the childcare.
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