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Bathroom (located in the hallway of the home): Toilet, sink, shower/tub were clean and operable. Personal hygiene materials were stored in the cabinet under the kitchen sink which was equipped with a magnetic child safety lock.
Outdoor: The backyard and the side patio are the licensed play spaces. All play spaces are completely enclosed. LPA observed dramatic play houses, swings and a geometric dome climber in the backyard. The climbing structure and the swings were secured to the ground and placed on sand. LPA observed a wooden barrier surrounding the swings and geometric climber. LPA observed the wooden barrier was within a foot of the side of the geometric climber. LPA advised the Licensee to move the wooden barrier away from the geometric climber to ensure a fall zone surrounds the climbing structure. LPA advised the Licensee to ensure the climbing structure meets the manufacturers installation requirements.
Per Licensee, there were zero pets on the property at the time of this inspection.
LPA reviewed five child files, the Licensees file, one staff members file. Per LPA review, all child files were complete and contained the required documentation. Per LPA review the CPR/First Aid course completed by the staff was a online course which does not meet the Health and Safety Requirements, a technical advisory notice was issued.
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. Per recorded documentation the last fire drill occurred in 2024.
The following was discussed with the licensee:
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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