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32 | Off-limit Areas (not accessible by children in care): The off-limit areas are the kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms, one bathroom, garage, and the left portion of the backyard, which are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. LPA advised licensee he must contact Licensing for an inspection prior to changing an OFF-Limit area to ON-Limit.
Child Care Operations: Licensee provides AM/PM snacks and lunch for the children. Children nap on the matted floor of the daycare area. Parents provide and launder bedding weekly. Licensee was reminded that all food and bedding brought from children’s home are to be labeled with the children’s name and stored appropriately.
Emergency Preparedness/Safety: A fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher is located in the living room. LPA observed one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector in the living room, and both were in working order. Fire/disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months, and the last drill was on 04/16/2026. The home is equipped with telephone service and first aid supplies. Per licensee, there are no firearms and no pets in the home.
Recordkeeping Review: All adults living in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is current and expires on 01/04/2028. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training for Child Care Providers is current and expires on 10/24/2026. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws.
A facility roster is available for review, but it was not current. (Advisory Note was issued.) LPA reviewed eight (8) children’s files and one (1) staff file. 15-minute sleep checks were conducted and documented for all infants ages 0-24 months. The licensee owns the property. The facility does carry liability insurance. All required Licensing documents are posted by the front door.
Licensee was reminded that California Law requires licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care, to child's parents, and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Any structural changes to the home or additions to the childcare facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. LPA informed the Licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov.
Licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/. Licensee was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years.
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