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25 | LPA Saraliz Velando, conducted an unannounced case management 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 large family childcare homes. LPA met with licensee, Reta Hanna. Her daughter, Lara Putrus interpreted in Chaldean. LPA observed no children in care today. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. LPA confirmed with licensee that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record/TB clearances. The home appears to be large enough to comfortably accommodate 14 children. Fire clearance was received on 10/10/23. Licensee speaks mostly Chaldean and is exempt from Mandated Reporter Training AB1207.
This one level home was toured. Areas used for child care include entire living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom 4, backyard, and bathroom 2. Off limits areas include garage, front yard, master bedroom/bathroom 1, and bedrooms 2 and 3 are inaccessible through use of door knob covers. There is an operational smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher that meet regulations. There are adequate age-appropriate toys, books, games, napping mats, and hygienic diaper changing equipment. There are no weapons present on the premises as stated by licensee. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The outdoor play area is a fully fenced backyard, which is free of hazards and has sufficient toys. Per licensee, operating hours are from 5:00am- 10:00pm, Monday – Saturday.
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. Any equipment used should only be used according to the manufacturer recommendations. For licensing regulations/updates/forms, go to webpage http://www.ccld.ca.gov |