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32 | · Master bedroom and master bathroom/laundry room is off limits to children in care and will be made inaccessible by a locked door.
· Front yard is on limits when children enter the home. The front yard will be used as a play area. Front yard is fenced in and secure.
· Backyard is on-limits to children in care and will be accessed through bedroom 1.
The following was also observed by LPA during the inspection
1. All adults living in the home have submitted fingerprints and child abuse index check forms to Department of Justice.
2. Home is neat and clean.
3. Fireplace is screened and inaccessible to children.
4. Home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher which is at least a 2A:10BC.
5. Home is equipped with at least 2 working smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide detectors.
6. Home has a working telephone.
7.All poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc. are inaccessible to children or are locked.
8. Hazardous materials are inaccessible and kept out of the reach of children.
9. According to the Applicant, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA did not observe weapons.
10.Outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions.
11.Outdoor area is fenced. Applicant will install a baby gate to ensure children’s safety.
12.Home does have a swimming pool, covered or fenced. The fence is at least 5 feet high with a self-latching gate that opens away from the pool or body of water. If using a cover, it must support the weight of an adult and shall be locked when pool is not in use.
13.Toys and play items are safe, clean, and appropriate for the ages of the children.
14.Applicant agrees that baby-walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items will not be used for children in care and are kept inaccessible.
15.The home is equipped with a first-aid kit equipped with, cleansing pads healing ointment, bandages, gauze, and a digital thermometer.
The following was thoroughly discussed with the Applicant
· Applicant was made aware of The Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) that is administered from within the Community Care Licensing Division. CCAP participates in many community activities and special projects in order to disseminate information on the State’s licensing role, provide information to the public and parents on child care licensing, and provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. CCAP’s direct contact information is as followed: Phone number: (916) 654-1541.
Email Address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
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