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25 | On 06/18/2024 at 12:23pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by Licensee, Shaila Shah and explained the nature of today’s inspection. Present in the home were licensee and 5 children ( 4 preschool age and one infant). Licensee was operating within the ratio and capacity requirements of the license. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Licensee stated that starting July, 2024 she may increase her hours from 7:30 am-5:00 pm. LPA observed all required posted materials near the front entrance. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, spouse and daughter. Licensee has no minor children residing in the home. The home is single story with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Children were trying to nap during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home (408-223-7242). LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children both indoors and outdoors. Furniture is in good condition. The floors were free of tripping hazards with toys put away on shelves. The home has central heating/cooling and ventilation for comfort of children. LPA did not observe any stairs in the on limit areas. On limit areas inside the home include: living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, covered patio area and one bathroom. Knives and sharp objects were observed to be placed in high kitchen cabinets and drawers and cabinets in the kitchen were observed to be made inaccessible to children using child locks. Off limit areas include master bedroom, master bathroom, three bedrooms and attached garage. LPA observed a fireplace barricaded with a shelf in the on limit family room. Off limit areas outside the home are the gated right and left side sections. Backyard is fenced. The outdoor space and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate and free of hazards. Backyard is shaded and LPA observed artificial grass as resilient material to absorb falls. There are no bodies of water observed. Bathroom used by children was in operating condition. Toilets and faucet are clean and operable. The shower area is free of any hazards. LPA observed child locks on cabinet under sink to secure items that are to be inaccessible to children.
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