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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tyra Block, conducted an announced Pre-Licensing tele-inspection for Relocation via MS Teams due to COVID-19 State of Emergency. Present with Licensee was her husband Khan who assisted with interpreting and her 2 children. The 2-story, 3-bdrm, 3baths home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The Licensee has provided proof of control of the property. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC), carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water in the home. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. CPR and First Aid expire on 4/2021. Preventative Health and Safety training was completed on 4/2017. The Lead Poisoning Prevention training is pending. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Staff immunization requirements were met.
Licensee will be using the following rooms for childcare: Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, and downstairs Bathroom. Off limits areas include: the entire 2nd floor and the garage. The stairs are made inaccessible through the use of a child safety gate; a door knob cover and child proof latch are used to make the garage inaccessible. The applicant has sufficient toys and equipment available for children to use and the home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities.
Licensee was reminded of requirements for children’s records, child abuse, and unusual incident reporting, immunizations, adults living or working in the home and associated civil penalties, Licensee was also reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, bouncy seats and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. The Effects of Lead and the current Child Care Guidance in response to COVID-19 was also discussed. LPA provided information regarding Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. |