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25 | On 4/26/2023 at 9:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. During this visit, there were 8 children in care, four under the age of two years, with Licensee and her assistant Xochitl "Jasmine" Medrano. The facility is within ratio and capacity.
LPA toured the home. Primary child care areas are the kitchen, child care room, family room, downstairs bathroom and fully fenced backyard and the facility sketch on file is accurate. Off limits areas have been made inaccessible with the use of safety gates. 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 (spiral and regular) have been made inaccessible. The fire extinguisher is full and of adequate size and located in the kitchen. The smoke alarm (located in the family room and kitchen) and carbon monoxide detector (located in the family room) are operational. Emergency drills are being conducted and logged at least every six months and there is a written Disaster Plan on file. The last drill was conducted on 4/10/23. 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 all food. Food is stored per regulation 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. Outdoor play space 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. No school age children enrolled. The facility roster was current and complete and is being stored for 3 years. Licensee's pediatric CPR/FA certificate with A-B-Cpr is valid through 2/24. Jasmine's FA/CPR certificate with Amerimed is valid thru 9/23. 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. Both certificates were current. |