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32 | The day care takes place in the living room, dining room, diaper room, 1 bathroom and front yard (grass/turf area only).
The Licensee states that she will provide food for children in care. Licensing staff advised that if children bring food from home, it should be properly labeled.
LPA Ruiz observed the following required postings in the entry way of the facility; License, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan, Pub 394 Notification of Parents Rights, and LIC 999 Facility sketch.
LPA Ruiz asked the Licensee if there were any poisons, firearms, or weapons, or bodies of water and the Licensee stated they do not have any of the above-mentioned and LPA did not observe any on this date. Licensee states that they have one dog that is kept in the off-limits backyard during day care hours.
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.
LPA inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone). For ventilation, LPA observed central a/c and vents located in the ceiling.
LPA observed the furniture, highchairs, manipulatives, books, soft plush toys, blocks, puzzles, art materials and other age-appropriate materials that were well maintained and free of loose, sharp, and pointed parts. LPA observed one crib and mats for napping to be stored in the diaper changing room under the crib.
LPA observed cleaning items to be stored in the laundry area on high shelf, inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the knives and sharp objects stored on a butcher block above the kitchen sink. LPA advised Licensee to store knives and sharp kitchen utensils out of the reach of children in care. LPA observed a mesh barrier blocking the kitchen entrance from the dining area (classroom).
The Licensee stated the facility provides morning snack, lunch, and dinner and works with Options food program. LPA 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. For water drinking, assistant stated they provide water via filtered water. Licensee stated she currently does not have any children with severe food allergies nor on medication.
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