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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Hood, made an unannounced annual/random inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with licensee and proceeded to tour the facility. During this inspection there were seven (7) children in care. The facility is within licensed capacity/ratio limitations. Licensee stated there are no new adults living in the home over the age of 18 years. A review of staff records on 02/26/2020, indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances. Licensee has CPR/first aid certifications valid through 08/2021. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 01/01/2020.
Off limits areas are made inaccessible to day care children through the use of doorknob covers and safety gates. Licensee uses two areas of the facility backyard for outdoor activities. Licensee understands gates leading to dirt/grass area must remain inaccessible to children in care. No bodies of water were observed during time of inspection. There is a working fire extinguisher rated 2A 10B:C, smoke and carbon monoxide detector are present and operational. LPA reviewed a sample of Children’s Records, licensee maintains the Notification of Parents’ Rights and Immunization Records as required. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children through the use of cabinet latches and/or placed in off limit areas. Adequate heating and ventilation is provided for day-care children. Children’s toys, play equipment and materials are available. Licensee states there are NO firearms or weapons in the home. Licensee maintains a current facility roster of the children which LPA obtained during time of inspection. LPA reviewed the following with licensee: SIDS, car seat law, reporting requirements and shaken baby syndrome. Licensee reviewed facility personnel report to confirm all adult residents/helpers associated to the facility. LPA advised licensee that any new/additional adults must be cleared prior to working or residing in home. Any minor upon his/her 18th birthday must be fingerprinted within 30 days. Licensee was also reminded the following items are prohibited during day care operating hours (walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats). Corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the day care.
LPA and Licensee discussed, Safe Sleep, Effects of Lead Exposure and California Megan's Law, LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. |