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32 | LPA observed a fireplace with glass door and safety latch that licensee stated she does not intend to use. LPA observed no wall heaters. The off-limit areas inside the home are: barricaded stairs, entire 2nd floor, laundry room, 1 downstairs bedroom and attached garage. Off limit outside of the home : left and right side of the backyard. There are safe and age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. LPA observed a shed with no door used to store children's toys (outdoor toys, bikes). The Applicant has a designated area in the home (living room) where a child(ren) can be isolated if exhibiting signs of illness. The home has at least 1 working smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the home (tested by the Applicant during today's inspection). The Applicant has one fully charged fire extinguisher (3A40BC) inside the home. The Applicant states she does not have weapons in the home. LPA observed that Licensee has several pets including 3 large dogs- (Dogo Argentino Breed/ German Shepherd lab mix breed), 2 cats , 2 snakes, 2 bearded dragons (in covered, locked aquariums kept in off limit area) and 2 rats (kept in off limit area). Licensee stated that the pets are kept away from children except for the cats that can freely roam. All cleaning compounds and medications are adequately stored in high cabinets and inaccessible to children. LPA reminded Applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. The Applicant has a first aid kit in the home, with sufficient emergency supplies, including a no-touch thermometer.
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. The Applicant understands 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. The bathtub/ shower are free of any hazards. 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 of the home is fenced, safe, and secure for the children. There are no bodies of water in the backyard. Applicant was advised that outdoor play shall be supervised at all times.
Forms of discipline used by Applicant: talking to children and redirecting. The Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment, supervision of children, transportation of children, requirements for reporting |