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32 | LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the living room area of the home if necessary due to illness or communicable disease.
LPA observed the home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA also observed a screened fireplace. There are no open face heater units. LPA observed barricaded stairs inside the home. Off limit areas in the home: entire second floor with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. LPA observed a fenced pool, at least 5 feet high, does not obscure the pool from view . The gate on the fence swings away from the pool, self-closed and has a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate.
LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fenced backyard. Licensee stated she does not have any weapons in the home. Licensee states that she a pet dog (chihuahua mix) in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. The Licensee states that she does not administer medication 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
Licensee was 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. |