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25 | On 12/2/24 at 8:00 am LPA Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced case management site 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 childcare homes. LPA met with licensee Sarah Kanni. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. LPA confirmed with licensee that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record/TB clearances. Licensee owns the home. The home appears to be large enough to comfortably accommodate 14 children. Fire clearance was received on 11/6/24. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 10/2026. Children’s records were reviewed and found to be in order. Licensee has practiced fire/emergency drills with daycare children according to regulations. The 4 bedrooms, 3-bathroom, 2 story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Applicant will be using the Family room, Living room , Dining room, Bedroom #1, Bathroom #1, and Backyard for childcare. Off limit areas are Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3, Bathroom #2 and Garage, and are inaccessible by use of safety gates and door knob covers. Drawers and lower cabinets in kitchen are either latched or do not contain any hazardous items. There is an operational smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher maintained in the home. There are adequate age appropriate toys, books, games, napping mats, and hygienic diaper changing equipment. There are no firearms present on the premises as stated by licensee. There is a pool in the backyard that is properly fenced. LPA provided Assembly Bill (AB) 2866 (Pellerin),
Chapter 745, Statutes of 2024 in order to comply with the pool safety requirements, effective January 1, 2025. The outdoor play area is a fully fenced backyard, which is free of hazards and has sufficient toys. Per licensee, operating hours are from 6:00- 10:00pm; 10:00-6:00pm, 7 days a week.
LPA reviewed the following: required departmental documents, regulation highlights, community resources, capacity limitations, supervision, clearances, emergency drills, heat-related illness, child passenger law, unusual incidents, mandated reporting, Assembly Bill 633, SIDS, Safe sleep regulations, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Megan's law and Covid information. Applicant is reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats shall never be permitted during daycare operation. |