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25 | On March 07, 2025 at approximately 10:50am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso conducted an unannounced required annual visit to the Family Child Care Home listed above. The LPA was granted entry by the helper Tina Pacheco. The Licensee, Tessa Williams was taking the children in care to the nearby park. The licensee, another helper and 8 children in care returned to facility at approximately 12pm. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Present during LPA's visit included licensee, licensee’s mother / helper, a licensee's minor child, and 8 enrolled preschool age children.
The licensee's minor child is under the age of 10 years old. Licensee understands children under 10 years old that live in the home are counted towards overall capacity. The licensee is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit.
Licensee lives in the 2-level home with mother and a minor child. All adults living in the home have criminal record clearance on file. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. The DAY CARE AREAS are Living Room, kitchen, lower level bedroom, and bathroom. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are the rest of the home (the entire upper level). Off-limit areas are properly barricaded with child safety gates and/or closed doors.
The LPA and the licensee both performed inspection of the daycare facility to look for any potential health and safety hazards. Toys and equipment that are suitable for children of the proper age range are provided at the daycare. The facility has sufficient lighting and ventilation, and it is free of any defects or conditions that put children at risk. The facility is equipped with a first aid kit that is completely loaded with everything that is required for the treatment of injuries. The daycare facility is equipped with a combination of smoke and carbon monoxide detector (tested under working conditions during the visit), and a 2A10BC fire extinguisher that is always ready for use. Every garbage can and power outlet has been covered. Products for cleaning and washing, detergents, and any other materials that could put children in danger are stored out of the children’s reach. LPA observed an exersaucer at the living room (daycare area) where no infant using. The helper removed exersaucer to the off-limit area (upper floor) immediately (LIC9102). According to the licensee, there are reportedly no firearms or other weapons on the premises. The LPA found that the facility did not have any bodies of water.
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