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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Saraliz Velando conducted an unannounced visit for a capacity increase; this visit is to verify that the licensee remains in substantial compliance with the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing family child care homes. LPA met with licensee, Sowmyashree Shankarlingaiah, also present was her helper, Gayathri Jurajay and 4 day care children. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. First Aid/CPR certificate is valid thru January 2023 and licensee is enrolled to renew on 1/23/23. LPA confirmed with licensee that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record/TB clearances. Children’s records were reviewed and found to be in order. The last fire/emergency drill with daycare children was on 10/14/22.
This 2 story, 3-bed, 3-bath home was toured, the following areas are used for daycare: living/dining/family room, bathroom 3, and Backyard. Off limit areas are all upstairs and include: master bedroom, master bathroom, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, bathroom 2, front yard, and garage. Safety gate is present at the bottom of the stairs and in the kitchen entrance making it inaccessible to children. There are no drawers or cabinets in bathroom. There is an operational smoke alarm/carbon monoxide alarm combo and fire extinguisher maintained in the home that meet regulations. The home has electrical outlet covers throughout and maintains a First Aid Kit in the closet. The fireplace has a glass/screen cover preventing access and fireplace tools have been removed. There are adequate age appropriate toys, books, games, and napping mats. Licensee stated no weapons or ammunition in the home and LPA did not observe any. Furthermore, there are no bodies of water. The outdoor play area is a fenced backyard, which is free of hazards and has sufficient toys. Per licensee, operating hours are from 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday thru Friday.
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