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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tyra Block, conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival LPA met Saadia. Present with licensee was her mother, father, and 3 siblings. The home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There is a community pool that is gated and remains locked. Licensee states there are no weapons in the home. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 8/2023. Licensee and helpers meet immunization requirements. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expired 8/2021. Licensee maintains a current roster. Last drill was conducted on 9/2020.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include living room, kitchen, bedroom #1 located upstairs, and hallway bathroom downstairs. Off limits areas include bedroom #2, upstairs bathroom, and patio area. They are inaccessible through use of doorknob covers. Second story windows accessible to children have window locks and child safety gates are used to barricade the stairs at the top and bottom.
Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms, ensure that all adults living or working in the home have criminal background clearances to avoid civil penalties associated with this requirement; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. Licensee was also provided information regarding Safe Sleep Regulations, including sleep log and sleep plan. Coronavirus Guidance for Preschool Settings was also discussed along with current mask guidance. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at
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