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25 | On October 25, 2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tso and Van conducted an unannounced, annual visit to the Family Child Care Home listed above. The LPAs were granted entry by the Licensee, Jing Liu. LPA Tso is a bilingual Chinese and performing Mandarin interpretation. The visit was conducted in Mandarin. LPAs explained the purpose of the visit. LPA observed that there are 4 infants and 1 preschool aged child in care, while the helper is on leave today. Licensee is not operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. (Type A deficiency issued, please refer to LIC809D). The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Licensee lives in the multi-level home with their spouse and 2 minor children. All adults living in the home have fingerprint clearance on file. The Daycare Areas are on the first floor, consisting of a reception room, a living room, bathroom, and front yard. During the inspection, the licensee clarifies that the reception room is part of the day care area. The off-limit areas are the kitchen, storage room, bedroom, study room/reception room, and garage on the first floor and the entire upper level. All off-limit areas are appropriately barricaded.
The LPAs and the licensee both performed careful inspections 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 building 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 smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, and a 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. The LPA did not find any walkers, bouncers, or other comparable objects during today’s inspection. 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.
The LPA observed that the facility had posted all the required forms, including the facility license, Notification of Parental Rights, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, and Notification of Personal Rights. The Licensee is aware that smoking is not permitted in a family childcare facility.
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