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32 | LPA inspected the cabinets in the on-limit areas, which include all bedrooms, the living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathrooms. No hazardous materials or toxins were observed to be accessible to children during today’s inspection. LPA tested the wired smoke and carbon monoxide detector located in the living room and confirmed that it was functioning properly. The home is equipped with a working telephone, first aid kit, pull-down fire alarm system, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher that meets State Fire Marshal standards. A fireplace located in the living room is blocked by furniture to prevent children from accessing it.
At 1:10 PM, LPA inspected the front yard and confirmed that there were no pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water present, in compliance with child care licensing regulations. The outdoor play area includes age-appropriate equipment and furnishings, such as chairs, benches, ride-on cars, tricycles, a play kitchen, and a mini slide. Cushioning material was observed beneath the equipment to help absorb falls. The front yard was observed to be free from defects and hazardous conditions. A detached garage located in the front yard is designated as off-limits and is inaccessible to children in care. LPA reminded the licensee that children must be under 100 percent visual supervision while using the front yard because the area is unfenced and includes an active driveway.
The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills once every six months, with the most recent drill conducted on 02/13/26. The licensee’s Health and Safety training is completed, and their CPR and First Aid certification is current, expiring in 11/2027. The facility roster was reviewed and accurately reflects current children enrolled as well as those no longer attending the facility. All required licensing documents are posted and visible for public review.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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.
Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to children’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.
See 809-C.
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