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Per licensee, no one smokes in the facility. The kitchen is off limits and has a child safety retractable mesh gate. LPA observed cleaning compounds are stored inside the lower kitchen cabinets under the kitchen sink (off limits) and secured with child safety lock. Knives are stored on the lower shelves of the upper kitchen cabinets. Per licensee, household medications are stored inside the upstairs room’s cabinets. Licensee is enrolled in a food program and licensee provides meals and snacks to children in care.The facility is a two-story house. All upstairs rooms are off limits. A child safety baby gate is used to barricade the entrance upstairs. There is a fireplace in the family room, and it is covered with a glass and mesh screen. The home has central heating and air conditioning units.LPA observed safe and age-appropriate toys, books, small tables and chairs, cubbies, highchairs, and other learning materials. Licensee provides four sleeping cots and three baby cribs for children to use during nap time.LPA observed the first aid kit box is stored inside the hallway closet.
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. LPA observed a step stool, potty training chair, and a diaper changing table inside the bathroom.
Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, the child is separated either in the dining area or in the living room of the facility.
Outdoor: The facility has no body of water on the premises. LPA did not observe bodies of water in the backyard. LPA observed a gazebo, small slides, water play table, and other play equipment. LPA also observed trees and plants in the backyard and side yard of the facility. Licensee was advised to empty water play table after every use.
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 mailed 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. Licensee has current mandated reporter training and pediatric CPR/First Aid training that will |