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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mel Matos met with Colleen Anderson, Licensee, for an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee. LPA notes that the Licensee resides in the Silicon Valley Village Mobile Home Park and public parking is available within the complex. LPA also observed six day care children and one adult assistant (Samantha Blanchard) in the home during today's inspection. Licensee was operating within her capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the front entrance to the day care area. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The adults residing in the home are: Licensee and Licensee's spouse.
LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was completed on April 10, 2024. Licensee states that she does have liability insurance for the day care through DCI Insurance and LPA observed a valid policy verifying coverage through October 2024. Licensee has current CPR and First Aid certifications (exp: 08/18/2024). Licensee has the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & flu) and is current with her Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers (exp: 01/15/2026). Licensee's adult assistant also has the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & flu), valid CPR/First Aid certifications (exp: 12/19/2025), and is current with the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers (exp: 01/22/2025). LPA reviewed five children's files and the files were complete with the required forms. LPA reviewed two staff files (Licensee & Licensee's assistant) and the files were complete with the required forms.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. The home is clean, orderly, (including heating/air conditioning /ventilation), and safe for the day care children. There are safe & age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. There are no fireplace/wall heater units or stairs inside the home. Off limit areas inside the home: master bedroom, master bathroom, and bedrooms 1 & 2. Off limit areas outside the home: right side of the house (carport), dog yard, and two storage sheds located at the back section of the backyard.
LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. The Licensee has one caged rabbit and two dogs (Chihuahua & Borderdoodle) in the home. LPA reminded the Licensee that all pet food must be inaccessible to the day care children at all times. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. |