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25 | On January 26, 2023., Program Analyst (LPA) Van performed an unannounced mandated annual inspection and met with Licensee Menghan Ge. LPA explained the objective of the inspection and was granted access to the property by the Licensee. Eleven children are present today with the Licensee and her helper (4 infants and 7 preschoolers). The Licensee complies with the licensing capacity and limits today. All adults who live or work in the house have a criminal background check. The physical plant has not changed. The off-limits and childcare areas are the same. Daycare areas are on the street level floor, including the kitchen, the bedroom, the dining room, the outdoor play area (located on the right side of the house), and the living room. The garage, the entire second-floor level, and the backyard are off-limit areas. All restricted daycare areas have been appropriately blocked off from the children. According to the Licensee, when a child displays indications of illness, the Licensee will separate and have the child wait in the bedroom while contacting the parent to take them up. The days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
LPA inspected the Licensee's indoor and outdoor play areas for health and safety hazards. The childcare areas are clean and organized, with age-appropriate activities, books, and play materials. The home has proper heating, lighting, and ventilation, and it is free of defects or situations that risk children in care. The house has a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a functional phone. The facility has a fully stocked first aid kit available for children. All unused electrical outlets were observed with child-proof covers. According to the Licensee, there were no firearms, weapons, or pets on the premises, and no baby walkers, bouncers, or similar equipment in the daycare. The Licensee was aware that smoking is not permitted in family childcare facilities.
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