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25 | On 01/12/2023 at 2:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Dana Stevens conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with licensee Maria Hernandez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. There were 3 daycare children present at the time of the inspection, ages 8, 7, and 10 years. Licensee stated she is not currently providing care for any Infants. Licensee's daughters/assistants were also present and assisting with child care. Licensee accompanied LPA throughout the inspection of this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. The following areas are used for child care: Living room, kitchen, dining area, daycare room 1, daycare room 2 and hall bathroom. Off-limits areas are all three bedrooms, they are made inaccessible with door locks. The front and back yards are used for outdoor activities, licensee stated total supervision is provided.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of records on this date indicates that all individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Licensee's and assistant's First Aid and CPR certifications expire 10/2023. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training 08/2021. Assistant completed Mandated Reporter training 08/2021. Facility roster and children's files were reviewed and found complete. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 08/2022.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. |