| LPAs observed 4 cots, and 3 play yards were observed for napping. LPAs reviewed and discussed Safe Sleep regulation with licensees. LPAs observed home to be in compliance with Safe Sleep Regulations.
Per licensee, there are no firearms located in the home. LPAs Lowe and Rendon observed a fireplace in the living room to be screened barricaded making it inaccessible to children in care.
Kitchen was observed with sharp utensils, matches, and open bottles of alcohol are inaccessible with the child proof latches. Kitchen was observed to be clean. Kitchen is not off limits however licensee has 2 child proof gates on each entrance to the kitchen. LPAs observed refrigerator to be clean and no children’s food from home was observed. Per licensee, licensee prepares food and children may bring food from home. Per licensee, food brought from home is labeled with child’s name.
Bathrooms were observed to be clean with toilet and faucet safe and operable. The On Limits bathroom was observed with a child proof latch on the shower door making shampoos and soaps in the shower inaccessible to children.
Outdoor area is located in the back yard. Outdoor play areas was observed to be fenced. Off Limit areas in the backyard was made inaccessible with a child’s gate. No pools and other bodies of water were observed.
Isolation area will be located in the living room. Home was observed with a first aid kit in the children’s play room.
LPAs advised smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c).
LPAs advised, fixtures, furniture, and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Safety Commission shall not be used for children in care or accessible to children in care.
LPAs observed the following required postings: current facility license, LIC610A Emergency Disaster Plan, and PUB 394 Notification of Parents’ Rights Poster. LPAs reviewed facility’s current LIC 9040 Child Care Roster. LPAs reviewed a sample children’s file and found children’s file in compliance.
LPAs advised per CC Regulation 102417(a) Operation of A Family Child Care Home The licensee shall be
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