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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Rivera conducted an unannounced inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival LPA met with her adult sister, Bahjo Abukar who was home with Licensee's 23 month old son. Licensee arrived at the home at 2:10 p.m.. Her assistant Ayan Bashir arrived at 2:30 p.m. and licensee left to pick up 4 day care children. The home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There is a community pool but licensee does not use it while day care children are present. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 4/30/2021. Licensee and helpers meet immunization requirements. They are exempt from Mandated Reporter Training due to having limited English proficiency, their primary language is Somali. Licensee maintains a current roster and is conducting emergency/disaster drills according to regulation. Last drill was conducted on 6/8/19.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include living room, kitchen, second room, hallway bathroom, and balcony. Off limits areas include master bedroom/bathroom and are inaccessible through use of doorknob covers.
Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms, ensure that all adults living or working in the home have criminal background clearances to avoid civil penalties associated with this requirement; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. Licensee was also provided with information regarding SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. |