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32 | The off-limit areas inside the home are: entire second floor. Off-limit areas outside the home - a storage shed and left side portion of backyard. There are safe and age- appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home.
LPA observed that the Applicants have designated the family room area where child(ren) can be isolated if exhibiting signs of illness. The home has at least one working smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the home. LPA observed Applicants have one fully charged fire extinguisher (2A10BC) inside the home. Applicants state that there are no firearms or weapons in the home. All cleaning compounds and medications are adequately stored in locked cabinets and inaccessible to children. Applicants were reminded that any poison inside the home must be kept locked. Applicants state that they do not have any baby walkers in the home. Applicants understand that baby walkers are not allowed in the day care. Applicants understand that high chairs are to be used only for eating purposes. Applicants state that no adults smoke and understand that smoking is prohibited in the home.
Kitchen tour: LPA observed the refrigerator and freezer in the home are clean. There are no sharp utensils, cleaning products, lighters/matches, or open bottles of alcohol accessible to children. Applicants understand that any food/drink which is brought by parent(s) of day care child(ren) must be properly labeled with the child(ren) name and properly stored or refrigerated.
Bathroom tour: LPA observed the bathroom toilet and faucet are clean, safe, and operable. All shampoos, soap, medication, mouthwash, perfumes, razors, cleaning products, air fresheners, and nail polish/remover are inaccessible to the children.
Outdoor tour: LPA observed the outdoor backyard area of the home is fenced and secure for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor area is currently being prepared for backyard renovation/construction to complete the children's outdoor play area. There are no bodies of water on the property observed by LPA though Applicants stated that by 11/2022, a small pond for turtles will be added and will be located at the off limit area of the backyard.
Forms of discipline used by Applicants: talking to children and redirecting. The Applicants understand that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment, supervision of children, transportation of children, requirements for
reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed with the Applicant during today's inspection. |