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25 | On 3/23/2023 at 11:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. During this visit, there were 11 children in care with Licensee and her assistant, Parwean, four under the age of 2 years. The facility is within ratio and capacity.
LPA toured the home. Primary child care areas are family room, eat in kitchen, kitchen, downstairs bedroom and bathroom and the formal living/dining room for napping only. The facility sketch on file is accurate. Off limits areas have been made inaccessible with the use of safety gates and door knob covers. There are no weapons stored in the home or on the property and there are no bodies of water present. The fireplace has been secured and the stairs have been made inaccessible. The fire extinguisher is full and of adequate size and mounted on the wall by the kitchen. The smoke alarm (located on the ceiling near the nap room with another in the naproom) and carbon monoxide detector (located upstairs) are operational. Emergency drills are being conducted and logged at least every six months and there is a written Disaster Plan on file. The home is clean, orderly with adequate ventilation and heating. Licensee has provided enough space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Licensee provides most food. Some children bring their own in labeled containers. There is refrigeration available for storage, if needed. The food is of good quality, proper quantity and meets nutritional requirements. The furniture, to include napping materials and children’s toys, books and activities are safe and age appropriate and in good repair. Licensee has checked for recalled items. There is a working telephone and all required forms are posted. Backyard is fully fenced with age appropriate play equipment and activities in good repair. No hazards were noted. Licensee understands there is no smoking in or around day care areas. Children’s files were reviewed and found to be complete. Licensee's roster is current. Licensee's, spouse and her assistant Parwean's pediatric CPR/FA certificate with A-B-Cpr are valid through 1/14/2025. Staff files were reviewed and found to be current. Licensee is reminded that Mandated Reporter Training certificates are to be renewed every two years at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com. |