102417(g)(4)(C) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. (C) Ammunition shall be stored and locked separately from firearms.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection of the main home, LPA's Reyes and Ocegueda observed that there was unlocked ammunition in bedroom #4. The bedroom door was not key locked and the ammunition was not locked in a locked box or safe. Licensee stated she forgot to lock the door to bedroom #4 today. Licensee immediately locked bedroom #4. The main home is not accessible and the ammunition was inaccessible on top of a high shelf, but no locked. LPA's reviewed the regulation stated above. This poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/27/2022