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32 | LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensees have a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Licensees state that a child will be isolated by the dining room area of the home if necessary due to illness or communicable disease.
LPA observed a two-story home that is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA also observed there was no fireplace and face heater units in the home. LPA observed access to stairs is gated inside the home. Off limit areas in the home: entire second floor (two bedrooms and one bathroom). Off limit areas outside the home: none.
LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and a fenced backyard. The Licensees state that they do not have any weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. LPA observed Licensee has a pet dog (German Shepherd) kept inaccessible to children. All poisons are stored in locked cabinets. The Licensees state they do not administer medications to the day care children.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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
Licensees were reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. |