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32 | A health and safety inspection were conducted inside and out. This facility is a two story home. The home has a living room, kitchen, one bedroom, two bathrooms, and garage on the first floor. The second floor has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry room. The off-limit areas will be: the bathroom that is located in the bedroom on the first floor, the entire 2nd floor and garage. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by closed doors and/or supervision. LPA observed a safety gate which is barricading the upstairs area. Applicant understands that whenever children under the age of five are present the safety gate must be up, preventing access to the second floor. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room area which is barricaded. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children and are stored in the latched kitchen cabinets and garage Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and 3-A-40-B:C fire extinguisher were observed in the home. LPA received EMSA certificate for Preventative Health, Safety, Nutrition, and Lead Poisoning Class training, Applicant's EMSA Pediatric CPR and First Aid training is valid until 12/2024. Applicant understands Pediatric CPR, First Aid training must be renewed every two years. Applicant stated that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Backyard is fenced, supervision was discussed, and applicant understands that children must be 100% supervised in unfenced yards. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises. Immediate Civil Penalty regulation and deficiencies were reviewed.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed with Applicant. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/(800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
LPA consulted applicant regarding the following topics; new upcoming regulations, Type A vs. Type B deficiencies, complaints, LPA’s right to interview children without parental consent, civil penalties, incidental medical services, placement of detergents, poisons and medicines, announced vs. unannounced inspections, posting requirements, unusual incident reports, On-limits vs. Off-limit areas, licensing file management, fire drills, 80% supervision, 100% supervision, fingerprint clearances, advertising, mandated reporting and best practices.
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