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25 | On 8/31/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Suzette Ornelas conducted an announced Capacity Increase Inspection at 7305 FORBES AVE VAN NUYS CA 91406. The purpose of the meeting was to ensure that health, safety and personal rights as required by Title 22 Regulations governing California Family Child Care homes will be met by the Licensee, Juanita A Maldonado. The licensee is applying for an increase of capacity; Large Family Child Care Home license for a maximum capacity of 14 children-ages 6 months to 13 years of age. The Fire clearance was granted on 7/13/2023. The family child care home will operate Monday through Sunday 24 hour care. Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed 1 adult and 2 children in care.
Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the entry of the day care is through a side gate that leads to the outdoor play area. Day care is then accessed through the sliding doors under the shaded area that lead to the home. The day care room is spacious enough for 14 children which also grants access to the on limits bathroom. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of locked doors, baby gate and supervision. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Per LIS the facility annual fees are current. The facility roster was observed, and current. There are age appropriate toys and napping equipment on the premises. The required fire extinguisher (2A 10BC), carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are in operable condition. Licensee has posted as required the License, and all other required postings in a visible location.
There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. There is no swimming pool on the premises. Fireplace located in the off limits living room has been made inaccessible to children in care by a metal screen. There are currently 0 infants in care. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. |