| There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Firearms and ammunition are stored and locked separately. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.
There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke/carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are stairs in this home that are off limits to the children in care. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (310) 643-6126.LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. LPA shared with the Licensee that physically checks on sleeping infants will be every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.
Licensee ensures that children in care are always supervised and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.
LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed all required documents were placed in file except one file. The Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 8/14/2018. Information was shared with Licensee that the certificate expired and will need to be taken soon as possible. Licensee was unaware certificate expired and that it would be renewed every two years. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expired on 01/02/22. LPA share that children are in her care and will need to be renewed soon as possible. Review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers on file does not have documentation for influenza, pertussis and measles.
All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently not being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. Page 2
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