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32 | LPAs informed licensee that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee stated that there are no children with severe food allergies nor on medication.
LPAs asked the Licensee if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, or weapons, or bodies of water. Licensee stated they have 5 dogs and are kept outdoors in the driveway with fencing around the perimeter during operating hours. Licensee stated they do not have any of the other above mentioned and LPAs did not observe any on this day. The licensee was informed that if any poisons (ex; drano, rat poison or items that fall into that category), firearms and weapons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock and firearm and ammunition must be stored separately.
At time of inspection, LPAs observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher located at the entrance of the facility by the dining table and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged and last serviced on 8/21/2025. LPAs reminded that fire extinguisher shall be serviced or purchased yearly. LPAs observed the last emergency drill conducted on 6/4/2026. LPAs observed licensee test a carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm and both were operable.
LPAs observed licensee’s American Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification and expires 1/16/2028, and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Licensee has completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter (AB 1207) training and expires 11/30/2026. Licensee was advised that Pediatric First Aid/CPR and the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com.
LPAs also reviewed children’s roster, children files including sleep logs and deemed it not complete: 1 out 2 children did not have immunizations records in their file to review which poses a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care; 1 out of 2 children have incomplete overnight sleep logs for LPAs to review which poses a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
LPAs reminded licensee that the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, trampolines, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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