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32 | LPA toured the bedroom near the bathroom and observed plenty of children’s materials, age-appropriate toys, and stored mats in the closet. LPA also observed a TV and an unplugged fireplace. LPA then toured the bedroom near the living room and observed bedroom furniture. Per facility representative, the bedroom is used by older children to nap, do activities, and homework. The second bedroom has a door that leads to the back yard/house, detached garage, and driveway. According to the facility representative, children use that door to access the driveway for outdoor play. The facility representative stated that children do not have access to the detached garage, back yard, and back house and a gate was observed to make the areas inaccessible.
At 11:52 a.m., smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be operable. The valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 09/08/26, per the attached service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. There is a first aid kit available.
LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form, LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan and PUB 269 California Child Passenger Safety Law. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill conducted was on 09/02/26. Children’s roster was available for review during the inspection.
Per facility representative, food is provided to children in care. Facility representative was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. The facility has a working telephone, ventilation, and heating.
Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. Facility representative states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. According to the facility representative, there are no firearms, weapons or bodies of water in the home.
According to the facility representative, children use the front porch, front yard and driveway for outdoor play. LPA observed that front porch is fully fenced and has adequate shade. LPA toured the front yard and observed it to be fully fenced with adequate shade, a sink, age-appropriate toys and equipment for children.
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