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25 | On July 16, 2024 at approximately 3:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso Certified bilingual Chinese- Mandarin, conducted an unannounced, annual visit to the Family Child Care Home listed above. The LPA was granted entry by the Licensee, Ye Chen. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The visit was conducted in Mandrin. Present during LPA's visit included licensee, licensee's minor child and her 2 minor friends (aged 14) in the off-limit area, and 4 enrolled children (1 infant and 3 preschool age). The license is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit.
Licensee lives in a 2-level single home that has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a kitchen with an adjacent dining area, a living room on the upper level with her daughter; an in-law that had a bedroom & a bathroom on the lower level, and a backyard. 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, Bedroom #1 (that is next to the living) a hallway bathroom, and a backyard. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are 2 bedrooms with adjacent bathrooms, a kitchen, an in-law and a garage. 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 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 and 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.
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