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32 | There were ample age-appropriate toys observed to be safe and in good condition. A fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher is located in the off-limits kitchen area. The home is equipped with a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector, which was tested and found to be functioning, as well as a stand-alone carbon monoxide detector. There is also a working telephone and a fully stocked first aid kit available.
A water fountain is located in the off-limits area of the backyard. The living room (barricaded) contains a screened fireplace, which is also in an off-limits area. No hazardous materials, toxins, or accessible bodies of water were observed on the premises during the inspection.
Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. Disaster drills were last conducted on December 22, 2025. All required licensing documents are posted and visible for public review. The licensee owns the property and carries childcare liability insurance through DC MarkelI; the policy is active through November 18, 2026.
Children’s files were reviewed and found to be complete and in good order. The facility roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained.
The licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is current and expires on November 23, 2026. Mandated Reporter Training was completed and expires on December 31, 2027. LPA reminded the licensee that both Mandated Reporter Training and CPR/First Aid must be renewed every two years. LPA also reminded the licensee that baby bouncers and drop-side cribs are not permitted in family child care homes.
Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.
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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