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25 | On November 28, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso conducted an unannounced, annual visit to the Family Child Care Home listed above. The LPA was granted entry by the Licensee, Ya Chen. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA conduct the visit in Mandarin. Present during LPA's visit included licensee, licensee's spouse, licensee’s assistant, and 7 enrolled children (4 infants and 3 preschool age). The 7 children are supervised by the licensee and the licensee’s assistant. The license is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit.
Licensee lives in a 3-bedroom home with spouse and mother-in-law. All adults living in the home have fingerprint clearance on file. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm. The DAY CARE AREAS are the enclosed patio (listed on the facility sketch as kids room), family room and the hall bathroom. The front yard is used for outdoor activities. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are the 3 bedrooms, master bathroom, garage and backyard. The family room, kitchen and living room will be used to transition children from the enclosed patio to the hall bathroom. The Off-limit areas are properly barricaded with child safety gates and/or closed doors.
The LPA and the licensee both performed careful inspections of the daycare facility to look for any potential health and safety hazards. Toys and equipment that are suitable for children of the proper age range are provided at the daycare. The building has sufficient lighting and ventilation, and it is free of any defects or conditions that put children at risk. The facility is equipped with a first aid kit that is completely loaded with everything that is required for the treatment of injuries. The daycare facility is equipped with a combined smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fire extinguisher that is always ready for use. Every garbage can and power outlet has been covered. Products for cleaning and washing, detergents, and any other materials that could put children in danger are stored out of the children’s reach. The LPA did not find any walkers, bouncers, or other comparable objects during today’s inspection. According to the licensee, there are reportedly no firearms or other weapons on the premises. The LPA observed that a fishpond at the entrance of the home was covered with bolted gate on the metal gate cover.
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