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25 | On 5/23/23 at 2:45 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. During this visit, there were two children in care. Licensee states 5 school age children will be arriving at approximately 4 p.m. Her sister will be here to help. The facility is within ratio and capacity.
LPA toured the home. Primary child care areas are the main living and dining room area of the home, the bathroom and the patio and the facility sketch on file is accurate. Off limits areas have been made inaccessible with the use of a door knob cover. There are no weapons stored in the home or on the property and there are no bodies of water present. There is a community pool, fully fenced and not close to the apartment. The fire extinguisher is full and of adequate size and located in the dining room. The smoke alarm (located the living room and hallway) and carbon monoxide detector (located on the wall of the living room) are operational. Emergency drills are being conducted and logged at least every six months and there is a written Disaster Plan on file. The last drill was conducted on 3/10/23.
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. Children bring their snacks and lunches in labeled containers and there is refrigeration available for storage, if needed. She also provides food, depending on the child. 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 patio is fully fenced Licensee understands there is no smoking in or around day care areas. Children’s files were reviewed and found to be complete. 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 5/24. Licensee does not have a current mandated reporter training certificate. This can be obtained via the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com and is to be renewed every two years. |