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25 | On 11/08/2022, Licensing Program Analyst Katy Maestas (LPA1) and Licensing Program Analyst David Nguyen (LPA2) met with Applicant Alice McLane (A1) for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. LPA1 disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance into the Family Childcare Home (FCCH). LPA1 provided the Entrance Checklist to A1. Also present in the FCCH was A1's adult son and adult daughter-in-law. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance verified by LPA1 accessing Guardian. A1’s tentative hours of care are Monday through Friday, and open at all hours to provide overnight care. A1 does not intend on providing weekend care.
A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside of the FCCH. A1 accompanied LPA1 and LPA 2 for the entirety of the tour. The home is a two-story house. The 1st floor consists of a bedroom, bathroom, playroom, kitchen, and access to the garage. The 2nd floor consists of a loft, laundry room, bathroom, 3 bedrooms, master bedroom and bathroom. LPA1 verified that toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA1 did not observe any fireplaces. LPA1 observed the stairs properly barricaded by a baby-gate. The front yard was toured as was the backyard and side yards. LPA1 verified that the entirety of the backyard is fenced-in and walked the perimeter to ensure the safety of the fence and gate. However, the backyard is not yet landscaped. A1 stated that she will utilize the park within her housing development for outside play until the backyard is completed. A1 understands that 100% supervision is required at the park. LPA1 did not observe any pool, spa nor water feature. A1 stated that her FCCH houses 2 indoor cats and a fish tank. The OFF-limits areas of the FCCH are the 1st floor bedroom, garage, the entirety of the 2nd floor, the front yard, backyard, and side yards. A1 understands that OFF-limits areas must remain inaccessible to children in care.
A functioning dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector was observed and tested in the hallway near the garage. LPA1 observed cleaners stored in the kitchen and laundry room that are out of reach of children in care. A SV-466393 fire extinguisher was observed in the green and will be serviced by the local fire department. LPA1 observed a first aid kit stored in the closet on the 1st floor. A1 stated there are no firearms or weapons in the home. Continued on 809-C
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