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32 | LPA observed the children’s bathroom to be safe and in sanitary conditions. According to the licensee, children do not have access to the kitchen and dining room; however, they must walk through those areas to access the back yard. LPA observed that the kitchen has child proof locks. Tour continued in the dining room where LPA observed stored mats used as napping equipment and age-appropriate toys and materials for children. There was also dining room furniture observed. Per licensee, children nap in the living room. A 4th bedroom is adjacent to the dining room; however, the licensee stated that the bedroom is off-limits to children and was observed to be inaccessible to children.
At 9:35 a.m., smoke and carbon monoxide detector was observed to be operable. The valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was purchased on 11/12/25, per the attached receipt. 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 living room: 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 08/27/26. Children’s roster was available for review during the inspection.
Per licensee, food is provided to children in care. The licensee 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. The licensee 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. Licensee states there are no firearms, weapons or bodies of water in the home.
According to the licensee, children use the back yard for outdoor play. LPA toured the back yard and observed it to be fully fenced with adequate shade, a sink, age-appropriate materials and equipment for children. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall.
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