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LPAs observed licensee test the carbon monoxide and smoke detector in the home. LPAs observed a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen as well as in the extra activity space. Licensee confirmed that home provides breakfast and snacks. Families are responsible for bringing lunch in an appropriate container such as a thermos and/or lunch bag. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted.
Adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort were observed in the space. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. The home has a working telephone service and LPAs confirmed the phone number 310-386-2373.
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. Prohibited items in Family Child Care Home flyer was provided.
Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today’s inspection.
Safe Sleep regulations were discussed due to program being available for infant care. There is 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. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan was discussed and LIC form was reviewed. LPAs provided licensee with a sample sleeping log to use as a reference.
Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training was taken on 05/09/2023 and the Pediatric CPR/Pediatric First Aid was taken 05/13/2023. LPAs also reviewed Preventative Health and Safety Training taken on 06/11/2023. Assistant D. Davila’s Mandated Reporter Training was taken on 08/24/2022. LPA reminded licensee the importance of making sure all vendors providing Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid need to be EMSA approved. LPAs discussed all necessary forms needed in each staff file and children’s file. LPA provided licensees with a current copy of the LIC 311D to use as a reference when auditing files. LPAs reviewed 6 children’s files and observed files to be complete. LPAs provided licensee with a sample packet of all necessary forms.
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