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32 | LPAs observed no fireplace and no wall heaters. The off-limit areas inside the home are: master's bedroom with bathroom, bedroom #1, kitchen/dining and attached garage. There are safe and age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. The Licensee has a designated area in the home (bedroom 2) 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 Licensee has one fully charged fire extinguisher (3A40BC) inside the home. The Licensee states she does not have any pets or weapons in the home. All cleaning compounds and medications are adequately stored (locked cabinets) and garage inaccessible to children. LPAs reminded Licensee 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: LPAs observed the refrigerator and freezer in the home are clean. There were sharp utensils, cleaning products that licensee moved to children inaccessible area. There are no lighters/matches, or open bottles of alcohol accessible to children. The Licensee provides the food if needed and understands that food and any bottles served to the children need to be labeled with their names. The Licensee 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: LPAs observed the bathroom toilet and faucet are clean, safe, and operable. The shower is 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: LPAs observed the outdoor backyard of the home is fenced, safe, and secure for the children. There are no bodies of water in the backyard. LPAs reminded Licensee to dump any water that collects in the containers. Off-limit area outdoor: None. Licensee was advised that outdoor play shall be supervised at all times.
Forms of discipline to be used by Licensee: talking to children and redirecting. The Licensee understands 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 Licensee during today's inspection. |