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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of a Random Annual inspection. During this visit, there were 6 children in care with Licensee and her assistant Malleah Balouch. Three of the children were under the age of two years. Ms. Balouch has her own license (#376627677). The facility is within ratio and capacity. Day care hours are: Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LPA toured the home. Primary child care areas are the first floor of the home with the exception of the garage. Off limits areas have been made inaccessible with the use of safety gates and locks. There are no hazardous substances accessible. 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. The fire extinguisher is full and of adequate size and mounted on the wall by the refrigerator. The smoke alarm is operational, one in the family room near the kitchen and the other in the dining room. There is no operational carbon monoxide detector present. The home is clean, orderly and 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 and her assistant's pediatric CPR/FA certificate with JMA is valid through 6/21. SB 792 (Staff Immunizations) requirements have been met. AB 1207, Mandated Reporter Training requirements have not been met. The training can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com and is to be retaken every two years. 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 provided the website as follows: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. Effects of Lead Exposure Handout provided for dissemination to the parents/guardians of current and future enrollees. Licensee is reminded that walkers, exersaucers, jumpers, bouncy seats, napping portables and drop sided cribs are not permitted for use. |