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25 | On March 3, 2022, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Van conducted an unannounced required annual inspection in conjunction with a subsequent complaint investigation. The purpose of the inspection was explained and granted entry to the home by the Licensee. There are 13 children in care with Licensee and a helper today (12 Preschoolers and 1 school-age). The Licensee owns this two units building. The Licensee lives on the second level, the ground level is used for childcare, and the third level is a separate unit. Per Licensee, the house's resident is herself and her husband. All Adults working or residing at home have fingerprint clearance on file. Daycare areas on the ground level include a big playroom, a bathroom, and a backyard. Off limit areas are the entire second and third-level unit and the garage. All off-limit areas, including closets, are adequately barricaded, and the areas are inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, when a child shows signs of illness, the Licensee will separate and have the child waiting with the assistant in the garden area while parents are being called to pick up.
LPA and Licensee inspected the daycare areas for health and safety hazards during the inspection. The daycare area is clean, orderly, and equipped with safe, age-appropriate toys and equipment. The large playroom is divided into smaller sections, partitioned by children's storage shelves. LPA observed each child has individual storage space for their belongings. The daycare has adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and is free from defects or conditions that endanger children in care. There are multiple smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors, and fully charged fire extinguishers. All unused electrical outlets have a child-proof cover. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds are stored inaccessible to children. All sleeping cots are stored appropriately. The bathroom is clean and well maintained. The Licensee states there are no firearms, weapons, or pets in the home. There are no pools, spas, or other bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed the Licensee had posted all the required forms, such as facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Earthquake Preparedness checklist, and Notification of Personal Rights. |