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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Dung Mac, and Licensing Program Manager, Diana Stephenson, met with the Licensee, Rita Guess, for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA observed there were no daycare children present during today's inspection.
Days and hours of operation are: Monday-Friday 6:00am-6:00pm. Licensee stated she cares for school-age children. LPA toured the home both inside and out. Off-limit areas include all bedrooms, attached garage, and backyard. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. Detergents, cleaning products, medications, hazardous and other toxic materials are stored inaccessible to children. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 12/23/19. Facility has a small-sized dog. Licensee stated the dog is up-to-date vaccinated.
LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and proved to be functioning. The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA observed sufficient materials for the day care children. LPA observed that backyard is fenced and have the gates on both sides of the home. LPA observed no bodies of water.
Licensee stated that she is transporting children. LPA reminded Licensee that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time, the motor vehicles used to transport children shall be maintained in safe operating conditions, and all vehicle occupants must be secured in an appropriate restraint system. Licensee stated that she is taking the daycare children to Library, Hillview Park or Capital Park as outdoor activities.
Licensee's file was reviewed. Licensee maintains records of Tuberculosis clearance, Measles and Pertussis immunization, and required training. Licensee declined to take flu shot. Licensee's Mandated Report training expires 12/8/21 and her Pediatric CPR & First Aid certification expires 10/2020. LPA reminded Licensee that the Mandated Reporter Training needs to be renewed every two years.
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