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the kitchen (off limits). A child safety mesh gate was installed that blocks the entrance to the kitchen. Per licensee, household medications are stored in the licensee’s room where children do not have any access. Licensee stated that she is not a member of a food program, but she is providing meals and afternoon snacks to children in care.
The facility is a one-story house. There is a fireplace in the living room of the facility, and it is covered with a mesh screen and a glass door. A wooden gate also blocks the fireplace. The home has central heating and air conditioning units.
LPA observed safe and age-appropriate toys, toy cars, small tables, chairs, coloring books, crayons, pencils, and other learning materials. Licensee provides two foldable couches and a pull-out bed/couch for children to use during nap time.
Licensee has first aid kit box stored in the top cabinets in the hallway beside bedroom #1 (playroom). LPA observed electrical outlets are covered with a safety plastic plug to prevent access by children in care.
Bathroom: Toilet, sink, and faucet were clean and operable. LPA did not observe razors and/or sharp objects, shampoos, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care.
Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, he/she is separated from other children in bedroom #1 of the facility.
Outdoor: Licensee stated that there is no body of water on the premises. During this inspection, LPA did not observe body of water on the premises. The outdoor play area has a covered porch and age-appropriate toys and play equipment. LPA observed a toy house, basketball for older children, slides, seesaw, climber, baby swing, and little toy cars. Per licensee, she supervised children while playing outside.
At the time of inspection, Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing on the day of the incident and/or 24 hours of incident by telephone, fax and/or in writing to the Department. Licensee is familiar with the Unusual Incident Report form, LIC624B. The report on unusual incident/injuries can also be emailed to unusualIncidentreport@dss.ca.gov
Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA reviewed four children’s files and the licensee’s files. Based on records review, children’s files are complete. |