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25 | On November 7th, 2023 at approximately 12:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted an unannounced inspection for increase of capacity today and met with licensee, Deysi M. Olazabal for her request to increase from a Small license to a Large Family Child Care license.
Fire Clearance was received by Redwood City Fire Department on 10/31/23. Present in the home are licensee and volunteered assistant supervising 4 children (3 infants and 1 preschool age child). Licensee is within capacity limits on this day. All adults living and working in the home have fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility.
Licensee rents one story duplex, which is a two bedroom one bathroom home with back yard and garage. Licensee lives in the home with two minor children. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Daycare area are: Living Room, Dining Room, Bathroom #1, Bedroom #1, and backyard. OFF limit areas: Bedroom #2, kitchen, and Garage. All off limit areas are properly barricaded, including closets.
LPA observed home to be clean and in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation. There is a variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment in the home which are in good condition. There are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the property. Home has a fireplace that is properly barricaded. Infant children have pack and plays and cribs to sleep in. Licensee was reminded of the Safe Sleep Regulations on this date. All cleaning supplies, poisons, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed fire alarm installation on the living room wall by sliding door. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, and a working telephone. Backyard is fenced and properly barricaded. Evacuation exits are main entrance and gate on the left side of the backyard. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Per licensee, there is a pet dog and cat in the home with proper documentation. Licensee's CPR & First Aid expires on 03/2024. Licensee's Mandated Reporter certificate expires on 07/2024. Important Postings were posted near main door. Licensee is reminded of NO walker, exersaucers, jumpers, bouncers and any similar items to be used for children in care and shall be made inaccessible. Capacity limits of a Small and Large Family Child Care Home were explained.
LPA will reccommend for approval of a Large Family Child Care Home License as of today, November 7th, 2023.
No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed by licensee, Deysi M. Olazabal. |