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25 | On 11/01/2021 at 10:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Selina Siao conducted an unannounced random inspection with the Licensee. Licensee was provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126) upon entry to the facility. The home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Upon arrival, Licensee, helper Shahla Motazedi and 7 day care children were at the facility and 2 additional children were dropped off. The home has a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children at the day care areas. Licensee stated that there are no bodies of water or weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances. Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications are valid through 10/14/2023. Licensee have completed the online mandated child abuse training on 1/19/2021 and was reminded that it must be renew every two years. All of the children's in care records were reviewed. Facility has an updated roster and a copy of the roster was obtained today. Licensee last conducted a drill with the children in care on 04/05/2021. Licensee and his wife are owners of the home and LPA obtained control of the property during today's inspection.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include living room, dining room, bedroom and bathroom located downstairs. Isolation area while waiting for their parents to pick up is the side yard area while him or the helper is at the kitchen area to keep an eye on the children to ensure children's safety. Off limits areas include laundry area, kitchen, upstairs and detached garage. Licensee placed the safety gate at the bottom of the stairs during today's inspection and licensee shall put a safety gate to block off the off limit kitchen to ensure children's safety. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available. Licensee takes the children to the playground located next to the home within the complex. Visual supervision is required when children are playing at the playground as the playground doesn't have an enclosed fence. |