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32 | During inspection, LPA observed cleaning supplies and chemicals in cabinet located in the den on high shelf inaccessible to children in care. During inspection, per licensee, knives located in a lock box in off-limits bedroom. LPA observed knives inaccessible to children in care. During inspection, LPA observed main bathroom and observed no hazards accessible to children in care. According to the applicant, there are no weapons or firearms at the home; LPA did not observe any firearms or weapons at the time of the inspection.
Per licensee, outdoor play is not conducted at this time due to age of children and weather. LPA conducted inspection of backyard. LPA observed back yard is fully enclosed and no hazards to children in care. LPA observed there no swimming pool or bodies of water. Per licensee, the following services are provided: food service and transportation service. LPA advised licensee that complete supervision and safety when performing transportation services. Per licensee, overnight care are not provided at this time. LPA reviewed with licensee of Title 22 regulations regarding overnight care if desired to provide service.
During inspection, LPA reviewed three children’s records and observed they are updated and maintained. A review of staff records indicates that licensee and one staff has the following updated certificates: mandated reporter certificates with expiration date of 4/2026, updated CPR/1st aid certificate with expiration date of 4/2026 and updated immunization records on file for measles, pertussis, influenza and TB clearance. During staff record review, LPA observed one staff has pending fingerprint clearance. Per licensee, she received letter from Care Management Provider Bureau (CPMB) stating that assistant is cleared. LPA observed letter and informed licensee that per letter, staff is cleared for Department of Justice (DOJ) but not for Federal Bureau Intelligence (FBI) and CACI (Child Abuse Central Index), which is needed for complete background clearance. A type A citation and civil penalty issued. LPA reviewed the following documentation to be kept in facility: facility license, LIC610A, facility fire drill logs, PUB 394, and LIC9040.
Licensee Barrett was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation. LPA reviewed with Licensee Barrett items prohibited in FCCH, no baby bouncers, no infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.
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.
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