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25 | On May 20, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Van conducted an annual 1-year mandated inspection, including inspecting the facility's interior and exterior and reviewing the required childcare paperwork with the Licensee. LPA met Sofiya Turkenich, the Licensee, and explained the purpose of the inspection. The Licensee, a helper, and seven enrolled children are present at home (2 infants and 5 Pre-K children). Every adult living or working in the house has a criminal record clearance. Per Licensee, there are no changes to the physical plant, and all child care areas remained the same. The childcare area is on the ground level, including a playroom, dining area, nap room, bathroom, and wooden deck in the front of the backyard. The entire second level of the house, the kitchen on the ground floor, the garage, and the back portion of the cemented backyard are off-limits. All restricted daycare areas have been appropriately blocked off from the children. The days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
LPA toured and evaluated the indoor and outdoor play areas for health and safety hazards during the inspection. The childcare space is clean and tidy, with age-appropriate activities, books, and play materials. Playpens and cribs are available for younger children, and cots are for older children to use for napping. LPA reminded the Licensee that there should be no toys, pillows, or objects hanging above the cribs/playpens per Infant Safe Sleep Regulation. All mattresses shall be designed for that cribs, and bedsheets should be tight fitted. The home has sufficient heating, lighting, and ventilation, and it is free of defects or risks that harm children in care. There are a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as a functional phone. Fully stocked first aid supplies are available for children. Per Licensee, there are no firearms, weapons, or pets. There are no pools, spas, or other bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any walkers, exersaucers, bouncers, or similar items in the home. Licensee acknowledges that smoking is prohibited in family child care homes. Licensee posted all the required forms, such as facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Earthquake Preparedness checklist, and Notification of Personal Rights. |