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25 | An unannounced annual/random inspection is made today by LPA Owens and Habtom. Present at time of inspection were licensee, her two assistants, her daughter and 11 day care children. Ages of children present were 1,2,1,3,3,3,3,2,1,1, and 3 years old.
A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch is conducted. Staff were spoken to during inspection. Licensee states there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation; licensee was reminded that the mesh pool fencing has to be in place when day care children are present. There is a spa in the backyard that is covered and locked. LPA observed poisons, cleaning compound's, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace contains a screen, and is inaccessible to children. Fire extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector and Smoke Detector meets regulations. Currently, licensee does have 5 dogs and 4 cats. She chooses to allow the dogs and cats to have access to day care children and she is aware that she is responsible for child safety around pets at all times. Stairs are barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Toys and play equipment that were observed appear to be safe. There is a working telephone. Adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection. Children are supervised when outside in any unfenced play area. LPA reviewed sleeping plan for each infant under 12 months old present. LPA reviewed 15 minute check log document.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
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