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25 | On May 7, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Sheran Lo and Zeynep Basak arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced Annual Inspection on this day and met with the Licensee Stephanie Ward. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present there were 9 children in care with Licensee and helper. Licensee was operating in compliance to the required licensed capacity and ratio limits as of today. Per Licensee, the single story house is owned and living at home are Licensee and daughter. LPA verified the background check clearance of the adults working or living in the home. The hours of operation are: M-F, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Daycare areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bathroom, Backyard, Bedroom 3(Infants Napping), and Kitchen(Pass through only). Off Limit areas: Bedrooms 1 & 2, Bathroom 2, Family Room(Pass through only), Storage rooms and Garage. LPAs and Licensee inspected the entire child care area for Health and Safety hazards. LPAs observed that off limit areas were properly barricaded and made inaccessible to the children in care. There was a separate carbon monoxide and smoke detector in the home. LPAs performed the tests to check the functionality of the detector. A fire extinguisher of size 2A10BC or bigger was also available in the home. First Aid kit is fully stocked and accessible. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or weapons in the home. Licensee states, there are no bodies of water and no pets in the home.
LPA observed that the house is in good repair and free of hazards with proper temperature and ventilation. LPAs observed that there is a variety of age appropriate toys, books and other learning material available in the home for the children in care. Electric outlets have been secured with child protective covers, and a working phone is on site. Per Licensee, Discipline policy is redirection or communicate about positive behavior practice.
All posting requirements are met and posted near the child care entrance. Licensee has current and valid CPR and First Aid card expiring on 6/2025.
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