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32 | The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served, there is a pretend kitchen, blocks, science projects, Animal figures, playdough, and books around. Licensee stated, they use the backyard for outdoor play weather permitted. There are slides, climbing equipment, which is cushioned by a carpet or grass like mat to protect from fall. There are bikes, cars, house and other outdoor toys which is age-appropriate for children served. LPA inspected the side yard and no sharp edges were observed and within compliance. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service and land line), licensee was reminded that childcare phone needs to remain the in the childcare at all times There are no bodies of water on the facility.
There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections. There is a fireplace in the living room covered with a heavy duty 3 panel screen and inaccessible to children in care.
The licensee does have a current roster of children in care. 5 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 within compliance. Licensee stated, there is 1 infant under 24 months enrolled in the childcare. LPA reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and napping log for infants and found to be within compliance
The licensee Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 6/2023. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee were reviewed and within compliance.
Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. Licensee stated the last time a fire drill conducted was more than 6 months ago which is on 3/7/23
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