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25 | On September 29th, 2022 at approximately 8:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted a Required Annual unannounced and a Case Management inspection at facility and met with licensee, Alejandra Espinosa. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Licensee has applied to Increase capacity from a Small to Large license. CCLD received Fire Clearance from Menlo Park Fire Department on 9/27/22. Present in the home is licensee caring for 5 children (3 infant and 2 preschool age). All adults living and working in the home are fingerprint cleared and associated.
Applicant lives in a two bedroom, one bathroom single-story home with front and back yard. The hours of operation will be from Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm. DAY CARE AREA: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom #1, Bathroom #1, and backyard. OFF LIMITS AREA: Kitchen (pass through only), Bedroom #2, Garage, and side and front yard. All off limit areas are properly barricaded, including all closets.
LPA toured day care areas of home with Licensee to inspect for health and safety hazards. LPA observed home to be clean and in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation. There were a variety of age appropriate toys and equipment in the home which were in good condition. Home has a fireplace that is properly barricaded. There are no pools, and bodies of water in the premises. Licensee has a fish pet, that is out of reach of children. All cleaning supplies, poisons and other chemicals were stored inaccessible to children. Discipline Policy was discussed. Isolation for sick child will be in the Master Bedroom.
There was a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm, and a working telephone on site. Phone number listed for Licensee is current. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA reviewed five children's record. LPA also reviewed facility and personnel records. Licensees CPR & First Aid Certificate will expire 07/2023. Licensee's mandated reporter training expires on 08/2023. Emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months and should be properly logged. Last emergency drill was conducted on 09/2022.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee does not offer IMS at this time. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) / (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
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