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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melanie Otsuji arrived to the facility unannounced on today's date, 10/03/2023, to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA was met by Licensee, 10/03/2023. Also present during today's visit are 2 fingerprint cleared assistants and 10 preschool aged children. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection inside and outside.
ON LIMIT AREAS are living room, kitchen, bedroom 1, bathroom next to bedroom 1, indoor patio, outdoor patio, and backyard. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are bedroom 2, bathroom next to bedroom 2, and bedroom 3, all of which will be made inaccessible to children by closed and/or locked doors, barricade, and visual supervision.
There are no pools, spas, or similar bodies of water on the premises. Per Licensee, there are no firearms on the premises. Storage areas for poisons are inaccessible. Detergents and other cleaning compounds that can pose a danger to children are stored where inaccessible. A fully charged fire extinguisher was observed. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed. The home is kept clean, and orderly with ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed safe toys, play equipment and materials. The home has a working telephone on site. Outdoor play areas are fenced and supervision is provided while children are outside. On today's date, Licensee was within the proper capacity for their large family child care home license. All individuals present during today's date had the proper criminal record clearance. Each child's file contained the appropriate documentation.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. |