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25 | On 3/20/2023 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 five children in care, 3 under the age of 2 years. The facility is within ratio and capacity
LPA toured the home. Primary child care areas are the living room, family room, kitchen, front bathroom and fully fenced backyard. 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. The fire extinguisher is full and of adequate size and mounted by the front door. The dual smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detector (mounted on the wall above the passageway to the kitchen) is operational. Emergency drills are being conducted and logged at least every six months and there is a written Disaster Plan on file. Last drill was conducted 10/20/2022. 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. It is of proper quality, 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. Outdoor play space is fully fenced with age appropriate play equipment and activities in good repair. Smaller children are within the first fence and older use the larger area with the playstructure, supervised. 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. Verification that school age children present are enrolled/attending elementary or above was on file. The facility roster was current and complete and is being stored for 3 years. Licensee's pediatric CPR/FA certificate with Amerimed is valid through 3/24 and her assistant, Shannon's thru 1/25. Staff files were reviewed and found to be current. Licensee is reminded that Mandated Reporter certificates are to be renewed every two years at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com. Certificate for Licensee and Assistant Shannon exp.11/24. |