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32 | Per licensee, outdoor play conducted in backyard at this time. LPA observed off-limits shed located in backyard with lock on door. During inspection, LPA observed grill without cover in accessible area to children in care. Per licensee, grill cover recently ripped. LPA advised that grill have cover or be relocated to off-limits shed. A technical violation citation issued. LPA advised licensee that total supervision to be maintained at all times during outdoor play. LPA observed there no swimming pool or bodies of water. Per licensee, food service, transportation and overnight care is provided. LPA discussed with licensee supervision and safety when providing transportation and overnight care services.
During inspection, four children’s records reviewed. During children’s record review, LPA observed parent signatures missing in two children's records. A type B citation issued. During children's record review, LPA observed no 15 minute checks documented. Per licensee, she 15 minute checks were conducted, but she was unaware that checks needed to be documented. A technical violation citation issued. A review of staff records indicates that licensee has the following updated certificates: mandated reporter certificates with expiration date of 8/2024, CPR/1st aid certificate with expiration date of 2/2025 and updated immunization records on file for measles, pertussis, influenza and TB clearance. LPA reviewed the following documentation to be kept in facility: facility license, LIC610A, facility fire drill logs, PUB 394, and LIC9040.
Licensee Winfrey was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation. LPA reviewed with Licensee Winfrey items prohibited in FCCH, no baby bouncers, no infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.
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.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations 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. |