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25 | On September 19, 2023 at 1:58 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Cowan conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee, Dana Allen. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Present in the facility is Licensee and helper caring for 10 children (4 infants and 6 preschool age). Licensee lives in three bedroom and three bathroom house. Day-care areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, bathroom 2, and yard. Off Limit areas: Kitchen, Bedrooms 1 and 2, and garage. Facility operates from Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. When LPA arrived all children were napping.
At 1:04 PM, LPA observed the following: Day-care area is clean, orderly, and equipped with age appropriate toys and equipment for the children. Home has sufficient lighting and ventilation. Home has a working telephone, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged fire extinguisher. Chimney in Living room is properly barricaded. There are no bodies of water on the property. There are no poisons, detergents, or cleaning products accessible to day-care children. Licensee states there are no guns or weapons of any kind in the home. Licensee’s CPR expires in 6/2025. Licensee conducted last emergency drill on 9/5/23, and is properly logged. Licensee provides daily snacks and meals. Discipline policy is positive redirection.
At 1:22 PM, LPA reviewed facility files. Children's and staff's files are complete with required Licensing documents. Licensee has all required postings posted for parents to review.
*Licensee was reminded about having all Staff and Volunteers provide proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption.
*Licensee was reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on CCLD website.
*Licensee was reminded about Mandated Reporter Training available on CCLD website (www.ccld.ca.gov or www.mandatedreporterca.com)
*Licensee was given information regarding ‘Safe Sleep’ practices.
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