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32 | The living room has a fireplace which has been screened to prevent access by children. Per Licensee, the fireplace will not be used. The back yard has artificial grass with age-appropriate toys.
Per Licensee, off-limits areas are as follows: front yard, bathroom 2 (which is located on the first floor) and the entire second floor, which contains bedrooms 3 and 4, as well as bathroom 3. The off-limits rooms are made inaccessible by child proof door knobs/locks. Access to the second floor is prevented by a child safety gate positioned at the bottom of the stairs.
All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety and comfort of the children. There is a working telephone maintained in the home.
LPA observed age-appropriate toys such as blocks, puzzles, plush toys, and art supplies, all free of loose and sharp parts.
Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are stored so that they are inaccessible to children.
Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA at time of inspection.
LPA observed the back yard to have fencing along the perimeter. LPA advised Licensee that outdoor supervision is required at all times. LPA observed age-appropriate toys free of loose and sharp parts available for the children in the backyard and all trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained.
Licensee provides breakfast, AM snack, lunch, and PM snack to children. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment.
Licensee physical distance to keep children who are sick away from other children in care, until their parents can pick them up.
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