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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tyra Block, conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for relocation with Samadhi Herath. Present at the home was licensee's spouse and 2 children. Licensee is currently providing license-exempt care to 1 family. The single story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Licensee rents the home and has provided landlord notification. The fire extinguisher (3A40BC), 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 are no bodies of water in the home. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. CPR and First Aid expire on 4/2023. Lead Poisoning Prevention training was taken 5/8/22. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Staff immunization and TB requirements were met.
Licensee will be using the following rooms for childcare: Child Care Area, 1/2 Bathroom. Off limits areas include: Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Full size Bathroom, and Bedrooms #1,2,and 3. They are inaccessible through the use of doorknob covers. The garage will also be off limits and is kept inaccessible through the use of a door lock. The applicant has toys and equipment available for children’s use. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee was advised no changes should be made to the home without prior notice and/or approval from Licensing.
Licensee was reminded of requirements for children’s records, child abuse, and unusual incident reporting, immunizations, adults living or working in the home and associated civil penalties, licensee was also reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, bouncy seats and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA provided information regarding Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. |