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32 | Applicant will be using the following rooms for childcare: Daycare playroom, living room, bathroom 2 and Bedroom 2, and Backyard. The following areas will be off limits: Primary Bedroom, Primary bathroom, Kitchen, Garage, and Front Yard. The off-limit areas either have safety latches, locks, doorknob covers or gates to prevent access. The fireplace in the Living Room is screened and gated to prevent access. The attached garage will also be off limits and is kept inaccessible through the use of a lock requiring a key. There are no bodies of water on the property. Applicant states that there are no weapons or ammunition in the home.
The 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the kitchen and the smoke detector locate in the hallway and carbon monoxide detector located in the hallway meet requirements and are all operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. The applicant has sufficient toys and equipment available. Outdoor play will take place in the fully fenced back yard with constant supervision. Applicant owns two cats. Outdoor play structure is securely fixed to the ground and has sufficient mulch for cushioning.
The new provider packet was reviewed with the applicant including information on ratios and capacity, child abuse reporting, children’s records, immunizations, adults living or working in the home, car seat law, shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, safe sleep practices, effects of lead poisoning, and the YMCA Resource Center. Applicant was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers, and bouncy seats are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.
LPA discussed and provided applicant with the following information:
· Child Care Advocates - email address childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.
· For common questions or questions regarding licensing requirements to contact the Child Care Licensing duty line at 619-767-2248.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant 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 |