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25 | On 08/09/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittany Newton conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required inspection. LPA was met by licensee Shirley Chen. Present for the inspection was 2 infants, 4 preschoolers, and the licensees school aged son. The facility is in ratio. LPA toured the home for a health and safety inspection.
There are no bodies of water. Per the licensee there are no firearms in the home. Hazards and cleaning products are inaccessible to children. Bathroom area was found clean and had supplies for children. Facility has a changing table that they use as needed. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen of the home. The home has a working smoke detector. The facility has not conducted a fire drill, LPA reminded facility fire drills must be conducted at minimum, twice a year.
Safety gates were observed throughout the home. Outdoor play area was inspected and the play structure available for children was observed safe.
Facility has a current roster of children in care. LPA obtained a copy of the roster for children in care. CPR and first aid is current for the licensee, expiring 09/2021.
LPA discussed regulations, supervision requirements, and zero tolerance violations with the facility. LPA also reminded facility of the required forms that need to be posted.
Licensee is reminded that ALL assistants, volunteers, frequent visitors, or adults living in the home, that are 18 years of age or older must be fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility prior to being in the presence of children in care or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident.
No deficiencies cited at this visit. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights provided, and a copy of this report was left with the licensee.
A notice of site visit was given and licensee was reminded that it must remain posted for 30 days. |