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32 | At 9:15 AM, LPA inspected the upper playground area and confirmed that there were no pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water on the premises, in compliance with child care licensing regulations. The outdoor play area contains age-appropriate equipment and furniture, including benches, tables, chairs, a wagon, ride-on cars, scooters, teeter-totters, a basketball hoop, crawling tunnel, water station, and slide. Cushioning material was observed beneath the equipment to help absorb falls. The upper playground is fully fenced and was free from defects or hazardous conditions. A canopy provides shade and protection from direct sunlight during outdoor play. A locked shed located in the side yard stores equipment and tools, preventing children from accessing these items.
At 9:35 AM, LPA reviewed the files of four (4) children in care. Each file contained the required forms, including the Parent Notification of Additional Children in Care, Identification and Emergency Information, Parent’s Rights, and Medical Consent forms. During the file review, LPA verified the immunization records for the licensee and children and determined that the facility is in compliance with applicable immunization requirements.
The licensee has not conducted or documented fire and disaster drills since September 10, 2025. LPA reminded the licensee that fire and disaster drills must be conducted and documented at least once every six months. The licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on September 25, 2024. However, the licensee has not completed the required Health and Safety training, and the CPR/First Aid certification on file has expired. LPA reviewed the facility roster and confirmed that it accurately reflected the children currently enrolled as well as those no longer attending the facility. All required licensing documents were 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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