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32 | There is also a separate dwelling unit located behind the garage, with a separate address and entrance through the driveway located on Columbus Ave. The dwelling unit functions as an independent living space and is located at 910 S. Columbus Ave., Glendale, CA 91204. The Licensee’s son and daughter-in-law reside in the dwelling unit and do not have access to the backyard/children’s play area during operational hours. The LPA advised that the occupants residing at 910 S. Columbus Ave. obtain a criminal record clearance.
According to the Licensee, parents drop off and pick up their children at the front door, which leads into the living room. Areas accessible to children include the living room, kitchen, one bathroom, and the backyard. The home does not have a fireplace. According to the Licensee, the following areas are designated as off-limits to children: one bedroom, the front yard, the Licensee’s wife’s child care home located directly across from the Licensee’s residence, the detached converted garage, and the separate dwelling unit located behind the garage. These areas are made inaccessible to children through the use of a vinyl gate, childproof doorknobs, and locks separating the off-limits areas.
All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. The home is equipped with a central air conditioning and heating system. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. LPA observed age appropriate toys, free of loose and sharp parts. LPA observed electrical cover outlets all through the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee understands that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Per Licensee, isolation area for sick children is in the kitchen. Licensee provides AM snack, lunch, and dinner to children. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment.
The LPA observed the back yard has artificial grass and adequate perimeter fencing throughout the yard. The LPA advised the Licensee that it is best practice to ensure outdoor supervision is provided at all times. LPA observed age appropriate toys, free of loose or sharp parts, available for the children in the backyard. All trees, shrubs, and plants were observed to be well maintained. Per licensee, there are no pets and LPA did not observe any pets at the time of visit. The home is equipped with surveillance cameras located both inside and outside the home. Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises.
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