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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Saraliz Velando conducted an unannounced case management inspection to verify that licensee remains in substantial compliance with the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing family childcare homes. This visit is for the purpose of monitoring the licensee as required by the established Non-Compliance Conference in effect and to increase capacity. LPA met with licensee, Makisha McNeil, also present was her mother/helper, Tammy Davis, and 8 daycare children. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. LPA toured the home and observed the Off Limit area living room had a secured safety gate to make it inaccessible to children. Ms. McNeil has a closed door to keep children out of the hallway that leads to the Off Limits bedrooms and the bedroom doors were closed and had doorknob covers in place. The door to the garage was locked and had a safety door lever lock making it inaccessible to the children. The home was observed to be free of toxins, hazardous materials, or defects that might endanger children. Licensee, Makisha McNeil, was operating pursuant to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
The facility currently has 8 children in care. Licensee provided a copy of the current roster and is operating within the licensed ratio and capacity. The home appears to be large enough to comfortably accommodate 14 children. Fire clearance was received on 7/27/23.
Fireplace is screened to prevent access by children and is located in the living room which is an off limits area. Storage for poisons, detergents, cleaning solutions, medications are locked, latched, and inaccessible to children. Outdoor play area is fenced, has age-appropriate toys/equipment in good condition, and is free of hazards. The last disaster/fire drill was conducted on 7/15/23. The home is kept clean and orderly with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. |