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The facility is a two-story house. All upstairs rooms are off-limits. LPA observed a child safety retractable mesh gate that blocked the entrance upstairs. There is no fireplace in the facility. The home has central heating and air conditioning units.
LPA observed safe and other age-appropriate toys inside the facility. LPA observed 2 cribs and six sleeping cots for children to use during nap time. Licensee stated that licensee has additional sleeping cots.
Licensee has first aid kit box stored in the lower cabinet under the kitchen sink. However, the first aid kit is missing emergency guide and scissors. Licensee was advised to include a guide and scissors in the first aid kit. LPA observed electrical outlets have child safety plugs.
Licensee was advised that baby bouncers, saucer chairs, or any recalled and or banned toys or sleep/ play equipment are prohibited on the premises. Licensee is advised to check for fixture, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Bathroom: Toilet and sink were clean and operable. During the inspection, LPA observed a step stool and a trash bin inside the bathroom. 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.
Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, the child is separated from other children either in the living room or in the garage of the facility.
Outdoor: The facility has no body of water on the premises. LPA did not observe body of water on the premises. The outdoor play area has a covered porch and age-appropriate toys and play equipment. LPA observed toy house, slides, seesaws, rideable toy cars, swing sets, climbers, monkey bars, motorcycle, and other play equipment. LPA did not observe pets in the facility.
At the time of inspection, Licensee was made 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 mailed 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 four children’s files, licensee, and assistants’ files. Based on records review, children’s files are |