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licensee does not own firearms and no one smokes in the facility. LPA observed cleaning products are stored in the lower cabinets under the sink and has child safety latch. Knives are stored in the upper cabinets and the cabinets have child safety magnetic locks. LPA observed household medications are stored inside the kitchen pantry. No medications are currently being provided to the children in care. Licensee provides meals and snacks to children in care.The facility is a one-story house. There is a fireplace in the infant room and per licensee, the fireplace is not being used. The home has central heating and air conditioning units.LPA observed safe and age-appropriate toys, toy kitchen sets, toy house, cubbies, highchairs, puzzles, books, television, table, chairs, and other learning materials. LPA also observed sleeping mats and cribs in the facility. LPA observed the first aid kit boxes are stored in the kitchen pantry. Electrical outlets are covered with safety plugs. Bathroom: Toilet, sink and faucet were clean and operable. LPA did not observe razors and/or sharp objects, shampoos, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care. LPA observed a potty-training seat cover and a step stool inside the bathroom. Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, the child is separated from other children in the living room of the facility.Backyard: The backyard is off-limits to children in care. The facility has a body of water in the backyard. LPA observed an in-ground swimming pool in the backyard. The gate is self-closing, and it has a self-latching device. LPA also observed an alarm installed on the gate and it is working. The gate has a solar powered camera directly pointing to the pool. LPA also observed a camera installed on the part of the ceiling of the house which can capture the swimming pool. LPA observed life ring with at least 17 inches in diameter and has a United States Coast Guard approval label and a rescue pole with a body hook that is at least 12 feet long. Licensee was advised to install a pool alarm on the pool that is F2208 compliant. Licensee will send a video to LPA showing that the pool alarm is working. Licensee also showed copies of the daily log inspection for the pool.
At the time of inspection, Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing on the day of the incident and/or 24 hours of incident by telephone, fax and/or in writing to the Department. Licensee is familiar with the Unusual Incident Report form, LIC624B. The report on unusual incident/injuries can also be emailed to unusualIncidentreport@dss.ca.gov
Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA reviewed ten children’s files, licensee, and assistant’s files. Based on records review, the children’s files are complete. Licensee and assistant have current mandated reporter training and pediatric |