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25 | On May 26, 2023 at 8:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, conducted an unannounced 1- year annual inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by Licensee, Rebecca Lam, and explained the nature of today’s inspection. Present during the inspection were licensee, licensee's spouse (Yeung Lam), and 9 children including one infant and 8 preschool children. Licensee was operating within the ratio and capacity requirements of her license. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5:30 pm. LPA observed all required posted materials in the play area of the home. The adults that reside in the home are Licensee, Spouse and one adult son. All individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home (408-238-1230). LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Furniture, such as tables, chairs, cribs, feeding chairs and shelves, are in good condition. The floors were free of tripping hazards with toys put away in shelves. The home has central heating/cooling and ventilation for comfort of children. The home is single story. Off limit areas inside the home: living room, two bedrooms, office, attached garage and barricaded fireplace in the family room. Off limit areas outside the home: left and right side section and are barricaded with a chain link fence. Backyard is fenced and both sides of the home are gated. There are no bodies of water observed. LPA observed that the bathroom used by children was in operating condition. Toilets and faucet are clean and operable. The shower area is free of any hazards. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, sharp objects and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children.
LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher in the play area. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the family room were tested and proved to be functioning. The Licensee states that there are no weapons or pets in the home. LPA observed a first aid kit on a high shelf in the family room.
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