10-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a battery pack, hand sanitizer, printer ink, adult scissors, Mucinex, Vicks, lotion, and Vaseline were on a desk which was accessible to the children in care. Hand sanitizer and lotion were on a low table accessible to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing all items to an area out of childrens reach. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook:A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, BB guns, pellet guns and other potentially dangerous hazards, shall either be stored and in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. B. All potentially harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. C. Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia must be kept inaccessible to children at all times. D. Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine. General cleaning refers to cleaning necessary to maintain a sanitary environment but that does not pose a hazard to children, such as wiping the table after lunch, soaking toys in a tub on the countertop, sweeping. This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling