| This is a change of location, previous facility number 406214193.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, LPA asked the pre-screening questions prior to inspection. Licensee's responses indicate there was no COVID-19 exposure on site.
On November 11, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an announced change of location, Pre-licensing inspection for a Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) license. LPA met with Leentje Lakeman, Applicant, and discussed the purpose of today’s visit. LPA and Applicant together toured the inside and outside of the home. There were no children in care at the time of the inspection.
Applicant requested a change of location for a large family childcare license. The home is a three (3) bedroom, three (3) bathroom home. LPA notes that the day care area is separate from the main home. The applicant will be using the daycare room and outdoor play area for childcare services.
LPA observed the daycare room is fully equipped to meet the needs of children in care. LPA observed the kitchen area to be off-limits by means of a baby gate and office space that is also inaccessible by means of a gate.
LPA observed that the FCCH is clean and orderly. In addition, there is plenty of ventilation for the children in care. LPA did not observe any toxins nor hazards items accessible to children in care. LPA observed that knives are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen that is inaccessible to children. Detergents and cleaning compounds were observed under the sink of the kitchen and under the sink in the bathroom. LPA notes both areas are locked and inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom to be used for children in care was observed to be clean and free of toxins.
LPA notes this home as a big back yard and only part of the outdoor yard will be accessible to children in care. The back yard has age-appropriate toys and day-care equipment. LPA observed child size furniture and material for activities throughout the home in areas that will be accessible to children in care. LPA an Applicant discussed the importance of active supervision when children are outdoors. CONT 8909-C
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