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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Oscar Huang met with Licensees, Chih Chang & Bingxin Yi for an unannounced case management inspection due to licensees' Capacity Increase Request & Post-Licensing visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to Licensees. LPA observed 5 daycare children (2 infants & 3 preschoolers) in the home during today's inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The adults that reside in the home are licensees (husband & wife).
Licensees, Chih Chang & Bingxin Yi was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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 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, family room, bedroom #1, and bathroom # 1. LPA observed one screened fireplace. Off limit areas inside the home: two other bedrooms (#2 & #3), bathroom #2, kitchen, and garage. Off Limit areas outdoor: locked storage shed & gated right side. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, one functioning carbon dioxide detector, at least one working smoke detector, 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, a vaccinated spaniel dog in the home. Cleaning Products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children. LPA reminded licensees that smoking, drop side cribs, and baby walkers, bouncers, excer-saucers, jumpers etc. are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. LPA observed 71 degree on thermostat, and advised licensees to keep temperature within 68-85 degrees.
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