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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Stacy Torrence and Tina Nguyen conducted an announced Prelicensing inspection of the facility on today's date due to receiving an application on 05/14/2021 requesting a location change. Applicant has requested to relocate her family childcare from 13901 Bowen St., Garden Grove to 10572 Schooner Ave, Garden Grove. LPA toured the facility with the applicant, Thuy Nguyen. Also present during today’s inspection was applicant’s husband. Currently there is two adult residents and two minor children living in the home. Applicant stated she is not currently registered with any Foster Care agency or holds a foster parent license. Applicant was reminded if changes to notify the licensing office.
A review of criminal clearance records on this date indicates adults who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
The facility is a single-story home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, front yard (not fenced), back yard(fenced), enclosed patio, and attached garage. The applicant has designated the living one bathroom, one bedroom, kitchen, dining room, enclosed patio, and back yard (fenced), as part of the day-care. The applicant has designated two bedrooms, one bathroom, front yard, and garage as the off-limit areas. The off-limit bedrooms have key locks on the doorknobs, ensuring these areas are inaccessible to children in care. The applicant acknowledged the children may never enter the off-limit areas. Control of property was verified by LPA during today’s inspection. The applicant has a cell phone and a landline phone that is used for childcare. The applicant was informed if a cell phone is used for childcare, it must remain on the premises at all times during hours of operation. Applicant was informed and understands the home is to be free from smoking during hours of operation.
The facility does not have a fireplace. Cleaning solutions/chemicals, utensils, and sharp knives located in the kitchen, are placed in cabinets located above counter tops. Poisons/Hazardous items are not stored on site, and none were observed. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The toys are age appropriate and in good condition for the potential ages served. Baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items will not be used for children in care.
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