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The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and LPA observed proof of service date is October 1, 2025, which indicates it is fully charged and in green. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable and were observed to be in the hallway area.
All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 5/18/2025. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are first aid supplies available. LPA observed licensee to have a first aid kit available and is located in the daycare room and in the outside play area.
Per licensee, breakfast, lunch and PM snack is provided by licensee. Licensee uses a food program called Options for Learning. Licensee was advised that food brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee does not transport the children.
LPA toured the outdoor play area and inspected its safety and condition. LPA observed perimeter fencing which is free of miscellaneous debris/hazards. All trees, shrubs and plants are maintained. Outdoor play yard was observed to have toys for the children to play. LPA did observe outside are to have adequate shade. LPA observed plenty of age-appropriate toys. LPA observed facility to have cameras.
Licensees’ records were reviewed. Immunizations were observed to be on file for licensee and assistants. The licensee has completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires 5/8/27. Licensee assistant, Lorena Alvarez CPR expires on 5/8/2027. LPA did observe that Licensees to have proof of Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file for the department to review. www.mandatedreporterca.com. Licensees training expires 1/17/2026. Licensee assistant, Lorena Alvarez MRT expires 1/17/2026 and licensee another assistant expires on 1/5/2026.
LPA observed children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information, and were observed to be complete. LPA created an LIC 857, Children’s Record Review, and LIC 811, confidential names which documents persons living in the home and children’s files reviewed during this inspection.
Per licensees, there are 3 small pets (dogs) on the premises. Per licensee dogs stay in the room during hours of operation. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensees, no one smokes in the home. LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family childcare facility.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
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