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25 | On 5/10/22 at 3:00pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patrick Ma conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Gale Hansen. Also, in the home was helper, Virginia Callahan. Licensee was provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 2 level home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present in the home were 7 day care children, one of the children was an infant. Facility was observed operating within ratio and capacity.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for childcare include family room, daycare room, downstair bathroom and back yard. Off limits areas include entire second floor, kitchen, dining room, garage, and laundry room and are inaccessible through use of gates, barriers, and doorknob covers. Fireplace is screened to prevent access by children. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. The facility has a fully fenced back yard for outdoor use. LPA conducted childcare quality management interview with the Licensee.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There is no body of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 10/2/23. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 5/2/22 and is reminded it must be completed every 2 years. Children’s and Staff records were reviewed and found to be in order.
Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA reviewed Covid-19 guidelines with Licensee and provided Covid-19 resources. LPA directed Licensee to website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing to receive important updates and information. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. |