| The home is observed to be clean and orderly with proper cooling and heating. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available.
LPA tested the Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced on on 8/2024, Licensee was reminded that fire extinguisher needs to be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone.
Knives were located in container on over stove shelf inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed that cleaning compounds are inside locked cabinet in kitchen under sink inaccessible to children in care.
The bathroom that children use is in the hallway between bedrooms and observed to be clean and free of hazards.
LPA discussed with licensee to store poisons such as insect repellents or insecticides in locked cabinet, not only inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.
Outdoor play area located inside fenced side yard was observed with toys and other age appropriate materials. The facility does not have a pool or similar bodies of water. Per licensee, there are no pets in the home.
Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months)
2 out of 5 children's record did not have proof of immunization record this poses a potential risk to the health of children in care
Licensee records were reviewed and found complete.
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.
LPA informed licensee of Guardian Background Check provider training webinar and provided PIN 25-13-CCLD Guardian webinar for all providers. --- Page 2 Report Continues
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