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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Oscar Huang met with Licensee, Lu Zhang for an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to Licensee. LPA also observed one assistant and 9 day care children (infant & Preschool) in the home during today's inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The adults that reside in the home are Licensee, her husband & a tenant.
A review of staff records on today indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA also reminded Licensee of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12-month period. Licensee understands upon notice of the Department to remove an individual from the home, or to exclude an individual from the home, Licensee shall immediately remove the individual and prevent them from returning to the home or having contact with children in care.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas during today's inspection. The entire home was inspected for health and safety hazards. LPA observed no stairs inside the home. The main area of the home is used for the day care are living room, dinning room, family room, and bathroom #1. LPA observed two screened fireplaces. Off limit areas inside the home: kitchen, all four bedrooms, bathroom #2, heater closet, and garage. Off Limit areas outdoor: back portion of backyard, and two side yards. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, one functioning carbon dioxide detectors, at least two working smoke detectors, fenced backyard, and no bodies of water. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. Applicant states that there are no weapons or pets in the home. Cleaning Products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children. LPA reminded licensee that smoking, drop side cribs, and baby walkers, bouncers, excer-saucers, jumpers etc. are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. Temperature was measured at 72 degree. Licensee was advised to keep temperature within 68-85 degrees. Licensee rent the house with liability insurance was under DCI. Licensee has current CPR and First Aid certifications expiring 12/2021. LPA observed a current roster of the children. The last drills were conducted on 05/14/2021. LPA reviewed all 9 children files mandated by the regulation including immunization records are maintained and up-to-date, and Notification of Parents’ Rights is in each child’s file.
Facility Evaluation Report dated 09/07/2021 to be continued on next page: |