Community Care Licensing
LPAs toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPAs observed 7 children in care with licensee. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the bathroom and play room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. The living room is used for when the children walk to the bathroom. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of child safety gate and safety knobs on doors. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All poisons shall be kept in a locked storage area. Poison/pesticide was observed during the inspection in the backyard area, inaccessible to children not in a locked storage. CCR 102417(g)(4)(A) Storage areas for poisons, firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked.
Detergents, and medication are made inaccessible. At approximately 3:15pm, LPAs observed a child with an open pocket sized hand sanitizer from a backpack child was sitting next to. Child was observed squeezing hand sanitizer out onto the floor. LPAs informed licensee and licensee redirected child by removing the hand sanitizer immediately from child’s possession and making it inaccessible to children in care. This will result in a Type A citation per CCR 102417(g)(4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.
LPAs observed a prohibited item, baby walker, in the backyard outdoor play yard accessible to children in care. LPAs advised per CCR 102417(g)(10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c).
At 12:40pm, LPAs observed play yard leg broken and disconnected from frame causing it to tilt with child seen sleeping inside. LPAs advised per CCR 102417(d) The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials.
The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced. During outdoor inspection at approximately 1:10pm, LPAs observed the backyard outdoor play area with multiple hazards including, access to wood with exposed nails, ax, grill, large garden scissors, unsecured tools and nails on top of the shed area accessible to children. Outdoor play equipment needs to be cleaned regularly by removing spider webs. Outdoor air conditioning system needs to be made inaccessible to children care. LPAs advised per CCR 102417(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to.
The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (818)456-2981.
There are currently infants in care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care. At 12:40pm, LPAs observed 2 children under 24 months sleeping in play yard with 2 pillows and a small blanket in each play yard. LPAs advised licensee to remove all items and licensee removed all items immediately. This will result in a Type A citation per CCR 102425(b) (b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects.
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 but does not documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. LPAs advised licensee needs to document daily on an infant sleep log. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. LPAs advised licensee that an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age shall be placed on their backs for sleeping.
After record review, LPAs found that 4 out of the 7 children in attendance were infants. This will result in a Type A citation per CCR 102416.5(b)(2) Six children, no more than three of whom may be infants;
LPAs reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed that 6 out of 7 children’s files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training is shown as complete and up to date. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 06/2023. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.
All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights.
Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 was given to licensee.
This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.
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