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32 | LPA observed sharp objects such as knives located in a drawer in the kitchen area without a child lock accessible to children in care. LPA advised Licensee to remove the knives to an inaccessible area. S2 immediately removed the knives into an inaccessible high cupboard in the kitchen area. Per Licensee, no children require medication. Per licensee there are no poisons stored in the home. LPA advised Licensee that all poisons must be locked away, not only inaccessible. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the day care room, away from the other children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Food is provided by Licensee. LPA advised Licensee if children bring food from home it must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated.
The home was observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age-appropriate materials available for children. The outdoor play area (front yard and back yard) was observed to be fenced and contain toys and other age- appropriate materials available for children. Per Licensee, children are supervised while playing outside. LPA observed a pool in the backyard that is gated and locked. A key is needed to open the gate. LPA tried to open the gate to the pool but was unable to. During the inspection, children present was observed to be treated with dignity and respect, observed to be receiving safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment.
Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months.) All records were observed to be complete.
Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, and LIC 9108- Statement of Child and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee’s CPR/First Aid expires on 5/22/24 and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate was completed on 9/20/22. Licensee did not have immunization records for Tuberculosis and Measles available for review at the time of inspection. S2 did not have mandated reporter training certificate available for review at the time of inspection.
Infant Care: Currently, Licensee does not care for any infants. LPA observed one play yard in the living room. LPA observed one crib in the day care room LPA reviewed Safe sleep regulations with Licensee, including LIC 9227 (Infant Sleep Plan) for infants under 12 months and 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months. LPA discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage athttps://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep |