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25 | On 9/10/19 at 2:10pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loretta Dyson arrived at the home for an unannounced random inspection. LPA met with the licensee. The licensee's fingerprint cleared spouse was also present. There were 2 infants and 4 preschool age children also present.
At 2:25pm, LPA toured the areas inside of the home that are used for the child care, which include the family room, downstairs bathroom, and the converted garage. All other areas of the home are off limits, and made inaccessible by gate, closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. The isolation area will be a section of the family room, away from other children in care. LPA observed that the areas used for the child care are neat and clean, and the home has sufficient heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. There are an ample supply of toys and activities, which are age appropriate, safe and in good condition. There is a gate for the stairs to prevent access by children. The fireplace is blocked to prevent access by children. The fenced backyard is used for outdoor play, and LPA did not observe any defects of dangerous conditions in this area. LPA did not observe any bodies of water, hazardous items or toxins accessible to children today. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The licensee conducts and documents fire and earthquake drills twice a year, and the last drills were conducted in July 2019. The home has a fully stocked first aid kit, working telephone, working carbon monoxide detector, working smoke detector and fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. The Hayward Fire Department conducted an inspection of the home on 1/15/19.
LPA reviewed the files of 2 children in care. The licensee's CPR/first aid certificates are current and expire on 4/9/21. The licensee has a certificate of completion for the required mandated reporter training, dated 11/12/18. Her assistant has a certificate of completion for the required mandated reporter training, dated 3/18/19, and her CPR/first aid certificates expire on 9/28/20. All required forms are posted and visible for public review.
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