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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Saraliz Velando and Annette Sutherland, conducted an unannounced Annual Licensing Inspection. LPAs were greeted at the front door by licensee, Makisha McNeil, and granted entry after identifying themselves and disclosing the purpose of her visit. The licensee is using the following areas for daycare: Dining room, kitchen, Hallway, Main bathroom, Patio, and Yard. Off limit areas include: Living room, Master bedroom, Master Bathroom, Room 2, Room 3, and Garage and are made inaccessible by doorknob covers, safety latches, and baby gate. The facility currently has six (6) children in care. Licensee provided a copy of their current roster and is operating within the licensed ratio and capacity.
LPA tested the smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm located in the kitchen area. Both devices were functional. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Licensee stated there are no weapons or ammunition stored on the premises.
Fireplace is screened to prevent access by children. Storage for poisons, detergents, cleaning solutions, medications are locked and inaccessible to children. Outdoor play area is fenced and free of hazards. The last disaster/fire drill was conducted on 5/22/22. The home is kept clean and orderly with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The home provides safe toys, play equipment and materials.
Children’s records contained emergency contact information and immunization records. All parents or representatives received a copy of the Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent’s Rights.
Pediatric CPR and First Aid cards expire at the end of the month and licensee is currently enrolled. All staff have completed the Mandated Child Abuse Reporting as per AB1207 through June 2022. Staff immunizations were reviewed and in compliance. There is a working telephone and email address.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day / per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. |