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25 | On October 7, 2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fabiola Diaz met with licensee, Angela Ealy-Hale, for the purpose of an increase of capacity inspection. Licensee applied to change from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. Upon entering the home, LPA observed 8 day care children and licensee's 4 daughters present in the home. Three of licensee's daughters were available to assist with day care children. Present at 11 a.m. was licensee's adult assistant.
The one story home has a gated front yard, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, day care room, living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, garage, laundry room, and fenced backyard. The off-limits areas in the home are garage, laundry room, all bedrooms, and left side of backyard. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter the off-limit areas. Licensee acknowledged that if she would like to change an off-limits area to on-limits, she will inform LPA for inspection and approval prior to using the space. All adult residents have criminal record clearances.
During the inspection, LPA requested a tour of the facility. LPA and Licensee conducted a health and safety tour inside and out the home. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and 2A10BC fire extinguisher were observed in the home. The Fire Safety Inspection Clearance has been cleared by Stockton Fire Prevention as of 9/3/2021. The fire place in the family room is barricaded meeting Title 22.
LPA observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children. Licensee stated that she understands that any poisons must be kept under lock and key. LPA observed that cleaning materials were inaccessible. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Toys appear to be safe. LPA discussed safety regulations of play equipment.
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