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25 | On February 25, 2022 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted an unannounced required annual inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. LPA met with licensee, Barbara Rocha. Present in the facility is licensee and two assistants caring for 8 children (5 infants and 3 preschool age). All adults living and working in the home have a criminal record clearance on file.
Licensee rents home, which is a two unit home. Front Unit ‘B’ has 2 rooms and 1 Bathroom. Unit ‘A’ in the back has two levels and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Units are connected by the Laundry room. Property has a two-car detached garage. Licensee lives with Husband and 3 minor children. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30-5pm. Daycare areas are: Front Unit 'B': Living room, Room #1, Room #2 with Bathroom #1, Front yard, and portion of Side yard/Driveway. OFF limit area: Unit 'B': Kitchen, Laundry area, portion of side yard/driveway, and backyard; and Entire Unit 'A'. Side yard/Driveway is divided by a ‘retractable’ gate. All off limit areas, including closets, are properly barricaded.
LPA toured day care areas of home with Licensee. LPA observed home to be clean and in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation. There were a variety of age appropriate toys and equipment in the home which were in good condition. Home does not have a fireplace. There were no pools, spas or bodies of water on the property. All cleaning supplies, poisons and other chemicals were stored inaccessible to children. Discipline Policy was discussed.
There was a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm, and a working telephone on site. Phone number listed for Licensee is current. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA reviewed children’s records. LPA also reviewed facility and employee records. Licensees CPR & First Aid Certificate expires on 02/2024. Last emergency drill was conducted 01/2022. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly logged.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee does offer IMS at this time. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) / (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
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