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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonah Myson conducted an announced Case Management Tele inspection by way of Zoom. The purpose of this inspection is to inspect the home for a capacity increase. The Fire clearance was granted on 04/02/2020 by L.A. County Fire Department. On 04/24/2020 at 11am LPA tele-visited with licensee Angela Araya and toured the home. All rooms per the facility sketch were identified. The licensee has applied for a capacity increase from a small family childcare to a large family childcare.
LPA explained the capacity for the capacity increase as follows. The Max capacity is 12 with no more than 4 infants and a qualified assistant. Without a qualified assistant the license reverts back to the requirements for a small family childcare. Optional care may be provided for a max. capacity of 14 children with no more than 3 infants, 2 school age children and a qualified assistant. School age children must be 1 age of 6 years and 1 in Kindergarten.
During the inspection, present was the licensee, spouse and a child. This is a one story home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, garage, front yard, and fenced backyard. Main care area(s) are in the front of the home. LPA observed 2 bedrooms and one living area in the front of the home with age appropriate furniture, toys and learning materials. Off limits areas include the Master bedroom, kitchen, garage, and backyard shed. Licensee was advised that rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. Children play in the backyard. LPA observed a fully fenced backyard yard with age appropriate play structures and open areas for play. Backyard is free and clear of all debris and hazards.
The home was found to be clean and orderly with proper ventilation for safety and comfort. The bathroom was inspected for inaccessibility of chemicals/toxins and other potential hazards to children in care. LPA reminded licensee to make sure all hazardous items in bathroom are inaccessible. The Fire Extinguisher (2A-10-BC) is mounted on the wall near the kitchen and inaccessible to children in care, and was purchased 1/13/2020. |