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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Van met with the licensee, Gayane Melikyan, for an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained and was granted entry to the home by the licensee. Present today is six pre-school ages children with the licensee and a helper. The licensee is operating within capacity requirements on this day. All adults living or working in the home have criminal record clearances on file with the department. Daycare area is on the ground level including, the playroom, nap room, bathroom, and the backyard. The entire second floor and the garage on the ground floor are off-limit to children. Per licensee, sick children will be separated from the group and will be waited by one of the corners of the playroom for the parent to pick up.
Along with the licensee, LPA inspected the daycare areas for health and safety hazards. During the inspection, LPA observed the following: The daycare area is clean, orderly, and equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment for the children. The home has adequate lighting and ventilation. Home has a working telephone, working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged fire extinguisher. First aid supplies are available for children. The licensee stated there are no firearms or weapons in the home. Per licensee, there is a cat in the home, which is situated in the off-limit area on the second floor. LPA observed no pools, spas, or other bodies of water on the premises. There is an adequate supply of toys and other learning equipment for the children. Furniture, including pack-n-play, highchairs and chairs, are in good condition. Cots are provided to older children for napping. LPA did not observe any walkers, bouncers or any similar items. Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in family childcare homes. LPA observed licensee had posted all the required forms (i.e., License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, and Emergency Disaster Plan). Per licensee, fire drills are conducted every six months, and a record of the drill was documented accordingly, and the last fire drill was performed on 10/30/2019. |