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The daycare provides age-appropriate toys, furniture, and learning materials. The daycare is equipped with child safety gates and electrical outlet covers. Two open space floor heaters were observed without covers.
The licensee confirmed that there are no firearms or weapons on the premises.
The backyard is surrounded by a fence and free of debris. Outdoor play equipment is available for children to use and is in good condition. LPAs did not find any pools, spas, or other bodies of water on the property.
The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks to the children. According to S1, none of the enrolled required to take prescribed medication, nor have allergies.
LPAs observed that play yards and mats were provided for the children in care. Sheets and blankets were available and cleaned weekly or as needed. LPAs observed C3 sleeping with a sleep sack, and the door to the room was closed. The licensee was observed immediately removing the sleep sack from C3 and opening the door.
LPA reviewed five children's records and found that two children (C4 and C5) did not have their immunization records on file. Infant sleep logs for the three children were reviewed, and it was found that the S1 did not maintain a consistent record of infant sleep logs. Form LIC 9224, which notified parents of a previous Type A deficiency, was reviewed, and it was found that the licensee did not provide it to the parents of the enrolled children.
S1 was found with a valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate and an expired Mandated Reporter Training certificate. According to S1, S2 did not complete her Mandated Reporter Training and did not have a record of her MMR and Tdap vaccinations on file. A copy of S2 and S3’s tuberculosis test was missing from their files.
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.
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