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25 | On 3/22/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanson Leong conducted an unannounced annual visit to the Family Childcare Home (FCCH) listed above. During the visit, LPA met the Licensee, Darcia Costa and explained the purpose of the visit. During the visit, the second licensee was not present in the FCCH. Present in the FCCH during the visit: two children (one infant and one preschool-aged child) and the licensee. The licensee present at the FCCH have received fingerprint clearance from the department. The FCCH operates within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. During the visit, there was a dog present in the FCCH.
LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, the Notification of Parental Rights, and the Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, were displayed in the FCCH. According to the licensee, she has not conducted emergency disaster drills for the FCCH. LPA reminded the licensee that emergency disaster drills must be documented and conducted every six months.
According to the licensee, lunch and snacks are provided to the children. LPA reminded the licensee about the importance of sanitation and proper preparation of food.
Daycare Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom #1, and Bathroom #1,
Off Limit Area(s): Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3, Bathroom #2, and Kitchen. The licensee understands that off-limits areas may not be used for childcare during business hours.
LPA and the licensee conducted an inspection to identify any potential health and safety hazards. LPA observed that the indoor daycare areas appeared to be clean and orderly. LPA observed that the indoor daycare areas were equipped with age-appropriate toys, furniture, and educational materials. The FCCH is well-lit, ventilated, and free of hazards that could endanger children. The FCCH is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kit, a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged fire extinguisher.
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