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32 | Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell phone), ventilation and heating. The home has a central Air /Heating system, the A/C unit is installed in the corner of the side yard inaccessible to children. There are two fireplaces in the home, one in the living area (Inaccessible to children) and one in the Day care area, which is made inaccessible by a child safety lock on the glass door.
Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in areas designated for children. Licensee states (that there are no poisons on the premises). Licensee was advised that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Laundry room is inaccessible to children.
Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off limits to children and parents are: Entire second level of the home, (4 bedroom and two bathrooms) living area, garage, laundry room and the side yards on the first lever are made inaccessible to parents and children. One side yard with A/C unit is inaccessible while second side yard has a concrete flooring walkway leading to the front yard. The living area has a collapsible divider diving the room into two sections, making the living area completely inaccessible to children and parent. The other half side is the designated childcare area. Applicant understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary.
Areas Designated for Day care activities: Children shall enter the home through the main door of the home from the front yard, they shall walk through the walkaway area into the designated day care area, the other side of the living area. Bedroom on the first level is also designated as a Day care area where younger infants nap in the cribs. The bathroom designated to Day care area is inside this bedroom on the first level. The designated Day care area and bedroom were observed to have age appropriate toys and educational items for the children. The bathroom was observed to be safe and free of hazardous items. There is a cabinet under the sink with a child safety lock. No hazardous items were observed, and bathroom was clean. Kitchen is accessible to children, all the cabinets are clear of any hazardous items, all sharp knives are stored in the top cabinet. Kitchen sink is mainly used for washing hands by the children and a step stool is placed for easy access. No chemicals or cleaning supplies were observed.
Designated day care area is open and spacious, younger infants shall use a crib for napping while older infants and preschoolers shall nap in the day care area, cots are being used, linens are provided by the Licensee while blankets are brought from home. All the linens and blankets re washed by the Licensee on a weekly basis or as needed.
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