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32 | Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off limits to children and parents are: Applicant have designated following areas, one bedroom (End of the hallway on the left hand side) Master bathroom inside the Master bedroom/ kitchen, attached garage and right hand side yard. Applicant has made this area inaccessible by installing a child safety gate at the entrance of the kitchen area, making the kitchen and garage inaccessible to children. Bedroom on the left - end of the hallway, master bathroom door has safety latch stopper installed. Applicant needs to install a safety gate on the right side yard . There are additional drawer set in the bedrooms designated for Infant care and they have safety locks on it making them inaccessible to children.
During the Pre-licensing inspection, LPA observed the designated off limits area was closed and locked.
The applicant shall use the Cell phone for Day care activities and applicant was informed if a cell phone is used for child care, it must remain on the premises at all times during hours of operation. Applicant was informed and understands the home is to be free from smoking during hours of operation.
Applicant understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary.
Areas Designated for Day care activities: Applicant has designated the Family room ,living with dining area, two bedrooms and bathroom for Indoor Child Care activities. The children shall enter through the main door of the home, they shall enter into the small passage area leading into the Family room the designated Child Care room, where age appropriate toys for all ages to be served, arts and craft materials, books and educational items are arranged. Age appropriate furniture was also observed in this room. Older children shall nap in this area, soft mattresses shall be used, linens and blankets are provided and washed by the applicant. Younger infants shall nap in the Cribs/ playpens in the designated napping rooms ( Master bedroom and bedroom across it) Applicant shall use this 2 bedrooms during Infant nap time only. Children shall use the dining area for dining activities only and they shall walk through the living room to access the back yard for outdoor activities. Applicant also has a bassinet for younger infants if needed. Changing mat is placed on the carpeted area and all infant needs shall be provided by the parents.
The bathroom is located at the end of the hallway area, It was observed to be safe and free of hazardous items. There is no cabinet under the sink, there is storage cabinet on the side with a child safety latch installed. Applicant has a toddler potty chair / step stool, she plans to provide toilet training to the young toddlers. (2)
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