| monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Licensee understands to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality.
During today’s inspection LPA observed the home to have age-appropriate toys, dramatic play equipment, and learning materials. Licensee stated that all poisons are kept in the garage. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. LPA observed the outdoor play area in the front yard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present.
LPA observed the playroom has two (2) sliding doors that lead to the backyard. LPA observed the back yard to have a pond with Koi fish inside; pond was observed not to be in compliance with Title 22 regulations. Fence was not 5ft tall, gate did not swing away from the pond, was not self-closing and did not have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. LPA also observed footholds enabling children to climb over and a ladder was also observed laying along the fence making the pond accessible to children.
Licensee disclosed there is a second dwelling (trailer) two (2) bedrooms and one (1) bath in the back yard. LPA observed the dwelling to be made inaccessible by a wooden fence. Individuals living in the second dwelling are fingerprint cleared.
Licensee has a current roster of the children. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 03/11/2025. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 12/2026. A review of staff records indicated that staff # 2 did not have a TB on file.
Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.
Licensee stated she is caring for infants. LPA observed one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. License stated that infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which include but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness
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