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32 | LPA observed shampoos and soap in shower in bathroom used by children in care. LPA advised applicant that shampoos and soap shall be made inaccessible.
LPAs observed working smoke detector in den area and carbon monoxide detector in living room. LPAs observed two 2A10BC fire extinguishers. One in living room and one in laundry room. Per applicant, fire extinguishers were purchased in July 2023 and in operable condition. LPAs observed laminated receipts of purchase and confirmed purchase date. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed cleaning supplies locked under the sink. LPA advised applicant to consider using locks that are appropriate for age of children in care. LPA observed closet in living room without lock. Per applicant, closet to have deadbolt lock on it. According to the applicant, there are no weapons or firearms at the home; LPA did not observe any firearms or weapons at the time of the inspection.
Per applicant, the outdoor play area shall be conducted in the covered patio and in front side yard. LPA observed playhouse structure, wooden slide structure and gated play area with cushioning in covered patio area. Per applicant, items used for ball pit are to be used for special occasions. LPA advised that cushioning should be placed under wooden slide and all items to be stored in shed or donated to be removed. LPA observed shutters in front covered patio need to be cleaned. LPA observed the following items in off-limits left side yard: lighter fluid, B-Gone chemical bottles, debris and shed without lock. Per applicant, items to be placed in shed and unlocked shed to be fixed with new lock. LPA advised for all hazardous items to be made inaccessible. LPA observed right side yard to be used as additional outdoor space. LPA noted grill located behind shed. Per applicant, grill is used. LPA advised for grill to be covered or made inaccessible. LPA noted walkway tiles and hardware items placed along side of home. LPA advised for items to be removed for clear walkway. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the facility. LPAs advised applicant that supervision to be maintained at all times during outdoor play.
During inspection, LPA observed unclear male adult, A1, present in the home. Per applicant, A1 is visiting for the day and will not be present during operating hours. LPA informed applicant that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. |