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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of a 1 year required visit. During this visit, there were six children in care, four under the age of two years and two two-year olds. Licensee did not have a assistant present until approximately 15 minutes after LPA's arrival. At that time, her husband arrived to assist and meet ratio. Licensee states that her assistant was to have arrived at 9 a.m. but was running late.
LPA toured the home. Primary child care areas are the living room for sleeping, family room for play, downstairs bathroom for potty trained children, and fully fenced back yard. No hazards were accessible in the kitchen which is not used but open. 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 with the use of a safety gate. The fire extinguisher is full and of adequate size and mounted in the open closet off the living room. The dual smoke/carbon monoxide detector is operational (located in the family room) The home has adequate ventilation and heating. Licensee has provided sufficient space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Children’s toys and play equipment are safe and age appropriate. There is a working telephone and all required forms are posted. Children’s files were reviewed for emergency information. Licensee's pediatric CPR/FA certificate with American Red Cross is valid through 11/15/21 (Licensee's husband and assistant Kirsten have the same certification .SB 792 (Staff Immunizations) and AB 1207 (Mandated Reporter Training) requirements have been met. SIDS/Safe Sleep was discussed and Child Care Providers Guide to Safe Sleep Handout provided. The ABC’S of Safe Sleep: Sleep is Safest: Alone, on their Back in an empty Crib on a firm mattress. LPA discussed California Megan's Law and the website was provided as follows: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. Effects of Lead Exposure Handout provided for dissemination to the parents/guardians of current and future enrollees. A capacity handout was provided to Licensee today. |