1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 | On 915/2022 @ 9:45 a.m., LPA Joelle Redding conducted an announced comprehensive visit for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. Control of property has been provided. LPA confirmed with that all adults living in the home have been fingerprint cleared and associated with the facility and have met all the immunization requirements. Applicant has provided evidence of the completion of the required 16-hr. Health and Safety training. Applicant speaks English and will be taking the mandated reporter certificate.
A tour of the home was conducted. It is a two bedroom, two bathroom first floor apartment. Off limits areas include the secondary bedroom and hall bathroom and have been made inaccessible with the use of door knob covers. Applicant was reminded that all items marked "keep out of reach of children" are to be made inaccessible and there are no toxics, poisons or other hazardous items noted during this visit. The smoke detector (located in the hallway and kitchen) and carbon monoxide detector (located on the wall of the living room) are operational. The fire extinguisher meets Licensing regulation size (2A10BC or larger), is fully charged, easily accessible, and located in the . There is a sufficient amount of age-appropriate toys, books and games for children, in good condition. There are no bodies of water or firearms/weapons/ammunition on the premises. Outdoor space is the small patio attached to the bedroom, fully fenced.
LPA discussed posting requirements and provided information on required departmental documents for children, regulation highlights, community resource listing, capacity limitations, nutrition programs, supervision, criminal record clearances and transfers, emergency drills, child passenger law, unusual incidents, mandated reporting, immunization cards/use of guide and liability insurance information. Applicant understands that smoking in or around day care areas is prohibited.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep additional resource. LPA also informed Applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices |