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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Dyer met with licensee Miyani Andrada for an unannounced Increase in Capacity inspection. Present was the licensee, her assistant, 4 preschoolers and 4 school age children. LPA toured the facility for a health and safety inspection. The home was equipped with a first aid kit, a fully charged 3-A:40-B:C fire extinguisher, a working smoke detector (tested), and a carbon monoxide detector. Fire safety inspection by the Oakland Fire Department was approved on 3/12/21 with Code 1 - Fire Clearance Granted. Per the fire marshal's instructions, licensee has installed an exit sign and insured that windows and exits are not blocked. Licensee had files for all children in care; a sample was reviewed. No stairs inside of the home. The heater is blocked. There was a working telephone. The licensee stated there were no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. Fireplace was blocked. There were a variety of books and toys for children's use. No pets. Back yard consists of a concrete and faux grass area. Forms were reviewed.
The last disaster drill was November 24, 2020. Licensee stated there is one adult that lives in the home. All staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee's fees are current. Pediatric First aid and CPR cards expire on 4/24/22. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expires 5/23/22. Licensee's immunization records have been reviewed. The ratio poster was given to the licensee. The handout, "A Child Care Provider's Guide to Safe Sleep" was provided and discussed.
Individual Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htp.
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