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25 | An unannounced annual/random inspection is made today by LPA Katrina Owens. Present at time of inspection were licensee, her two assistants, her mother and 12 day care children. Ages of children present were 4,2,3,2,3,3,4,3,3,3,1 1/2 and 1 1/2 years old.
A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch is conducted. Staff and Children were spoken to during inspection. There is a fish tank at the facility that is on a stable stand and not a hazard to children. Licensee states there are no weapons or firearms in the home. There is a spa in the back yard that is covered and locked according to Title-22 Regulations. LPA observed poisons, cleaning compound's, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace contains a screen, and is inaccessible to children. Fire extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector and Smoke Detector meets regulations. Currently, licensee does have 2 dogs that are inaccessible to children. Stairs are barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Toys and play equipment that were observed appear to be safe. There is a working telephone. Adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection. Children are supervised when outside in any unfenced play area. No infants under 12 months old present; no sleeping plans reviewed. 15 minute check sleep log documented.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, Joni Huffman, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
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