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25 | On 07/08/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liana Stepanyan conducted an unannounced comprehensive annual random site visit to ensure the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing family childcare homes. LPA met with licensee; LPA did not observe any day care children present. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. First Aid/CPR certificate is valid thru 12/2022. LPA confirmed with licensee that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record/TB clearances. Children’s records were reviewed and found to be in order. Licensee has practiced fire/emergency drills with daycare children in 06/2022.
This 1 story, 2-bed, 2-bath home was toured, the following areas are used for daycare: living/dining/family room, hallway bathroom, converted garbage, kitchen and front yard. Off limit areas include: all bedroom, bathroom, garage, laundry room and backyard. Drawers and lower cabinets in kitchen/bathroom are either latched or do not contain any hazardous items. There is an operational smoke alarm and fire extinguisher maintained in the home. The home has electrical outlet covers throughout and maintains a First Aid Kit in the kitchen area. The fireplace has a glass/screen curtain preventing access and fireplace tools have been removed. There are adequate age appropriate toys, books, games, and napping mats/hygienic diaper changing equipment. There are no firearms present on the premises as stated by licensee. Furthermore, there are no bodies of water. The outdoor play area is a fenced backyard, which is free of hazards and has sufficient toys. Per licensee, operating hours are from 7am-8pm, Monday thru Saturday.
LPA reviewed the following: required departmental documents, regulation highlights, community resources, capacity limitations, supervision, clearances, emergency drills, heat-related illness, child passenger law, unusual incidents, mandated reporting, Assembly Bill 633, SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Megan's law. Applicant is reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats shall never be permitted during daycare operation. |