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25 | On January 12, 2024., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Van conducted a required inspection and met the Licensee, Namba Miho. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection to the Licensee and was given access to the property. The licensee and two helpers supervised 4 children today, 2 preschool ages and 2 infants. The Licensee complies with the licensing capacity and limits today. The Licensee and two helpers have cleared criminal record clearance verified with the CDSS Guardian site. There are no changes to the childcare areas previously approved, with the same off-limits and childcare areas. Day childcare areas include the living room, dining room, bedroom #1, and bathroom. Off-limit areas are the kitchen, bedroom #2, and the laundry room on the second floor; the entire ground floor, including the garage, the backyard, and two storage spaces, are all off-limits. All off-limit locations have been adequately gated. The days and hours of the operation are Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The Licensee has valid childcare liability insurance through State Nexe.
LPA and the Licensee inspected the childcare areas for any potential dangers to health and safety hazards. LPA observed the childcare areas were in good condition and clean. The children's size furnishing was neat and sturdy. The activities provided were age-appropriate and included imaginative, creative, and manipulative play. Moreover, the heating, lighting, and ventilation were sufficient, and no potential hazards could endanger children in care. There was no fireplace in the childcare areas. The Licensee had a fully charged fire extinguisher that met the minimum standards of 2A 10 BC, along with multiple combinations of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. A functional phone was also available in case of emergencies. Cleaning agents and detergents were safely stored out of children's reach, and the Licensee confirmed that no firearms or weapons were present on the premises. LPA did not observe baby walkers, bouncers, or similar equipment in the childcare areas, and the Licensee was reminded that smoking is prohibited in the family childcare home. LPA the napping rooms with napping cots set up for children.
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