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Safe and age-appropriate toys, children’s books, numbers, kitchen set toy, table, and chairs were observed during the inspection. LPA also observed sleeping cots for children to use during nap time.
Licensee has first aid kit box located on top of the fire extinguisher. LPA observed electrical outlets are covered with safety plastic plugs to prevent access by children in care.
Bathroom: Toilet, sink and faucet were clean and operable. LPA did not observe shampoo, razors and/or sharp objects, shampoo, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care. LPA also observed step stool inside the bathroom.
Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, the child is separated from other children in bedroom 1 of the facility.
Outdoor: The facility has an in-ground swimming pool on the premises. The backyard has a concrete patio and a grassy area. LPA also observed an above ground pool at the backyard (off limits area). The pool is surrounded by a 5’ removable mesh fence that is mounted into the ground. The gate opens away from the pool and is equipped with a self-closing mechanism on top of the gate. LPA observed the self-latching mechanism of the gate is working. Licensee agrees that the swimming pool fencing will remain in place whenever licensed care is provided, and so long as the mesh fence makes the swimming pool inaccessible to children as determined by licensing staff. LPA observed toy house, slides, basketball hoops, and toy cars at the outdoor play area. Licensee was advised to perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections.
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 five children’s files, licensee, and assistant files. Based on records review, one of the eight children has missing immunizations. Per licensee, the parent forgot to bring the immunization for the child. During today’s visit, Licensee spoke with the parent and the parent stated that the parent will bring the immunization of the child during pick up. Licensee stated that licensee provides overnight care. LPA reviewed overnight care regulations with the licensee and discussed their plan for providing overnight care. LPA also printed and provided a copy of Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Article 6 – Section 102426 (Overnight Care) |