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32 | Per Licensee, there are zero firearms stored in the FCCH.
Bathroom (located in the hallway of the home): Toilet, sink, shower/tub were clean and operable. Cleaning products were stored in a cabinet equipped with a latch and were inaccessible. LPA reminded the Licensee to ensure all shampoos and personal hygiene materials are inaccessible to the children in care.
Outdoor: The backyard has on limit and off limit areas. The off limits areas are behind the detached garage, side of home and the upper patio. The off limit areas were inaccessible via gates. The on limit activity space has shaded areas, dirt areas and concrete play spaces. LPA observed multiple tables for activities, dramatic play houses, tiny tikes cars and toys for children. The outdoor area has two storage sheds. One storage shed held chemicals and was made inaccessible via a high inaccessible latch. The second storage shed had toys, games and outdoor activities for the children. The detached garage was locked and inaccessible to the children in care during this inspection. There were zero bodies of water on the premises at the time of this inspection.
Per Licensee, there is one dog and one cat on the property. Per Licensee the dog and cat do interact with the child care children. Licensee stated the dog and cat are current on shots and licensing.
LPA reviewed five child files and the Licensee file, one staff member file, and one household member file. Per LPA review, all files were complete and contained the required documentation.
Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Per recorded documentation the last fire drill occurred in January 2024.
The following was discussed with the licensee:
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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