| LPA inspected the backyard, there are age appropriate play structures and cushioning. LPA observed a raised wood box planter located in backyard where the children play is tilting to one side and can possibly fall, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
The children's roster was reviewed and is current. Disaster drill log was also available during today’s inspection, last disaster drill conducted in 2021. Licensee was reminded that disaster/fire drills need to be conducted every 6 month.
LPA observed the required postings at the entrance to facility including the Facility License, PUB 394 Parents Rights Poster, and Earthquake Preparedness checklist.
LPA observed cleaning products in locked kitchen cabinet under sink. Licensee was reminded to ensure cleaning products, detergents and items that are harmful to children in care are always maintained inaccessible to children in care.
The bathrooms that children use was observed to be clean and free of hazards.
The home maintains telephone service via cell phone.
Facility does not have a pool or similar bodies of water. Per licensee there are currently no pets in the home. Per licensee, there are no weapons present on the premises.
Licensee understands that poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible to children.
Children’s records were reviewed according to LIC 126 Inspection Entrance Checklist. Licensee records were reviewed, Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter AB1207 in 2021.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
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