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25 | On July 27, 2023, at approximately 12:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nathan Garcia conducted an unannounced inspection for increase of capacity today and met with licensee, Patricia Abreu for her request to increase from a Small to a Large Family Child Care. Fire Clearance was received by Novato Fire Department on 7/25/23. Fire Department excluded the use of garage and half of the backyard. Present in the home are licensee, teenage daughter and son and husband caring for 1 child. All adults living and working in the home have fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility.
Licensee rents the home, which is a 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom house with a backyard. Licensee lives in home with adult husband and two minor children. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30am-5pm. LPA and licensee inspected day care areas for health and safety hazards.
Day-care areas are: Bedroom #1, Living Room, Dining Room, Bathroom #1, backyard.
Off limit areas are: Bedroom #2 & #3, and bathroom #2. All off limit areas, including all closets, are properly barricaded.
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 is a spa located in the off limit area of the property. It is properly barricaded with a cover. Home has a fireplace that is properly barricaded/sealed off. Backyard is fenced and properly barricaded. All cleaning supplies, poisons, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, and a working telephone. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Licensee has pet dogs and a cat in the home. Per Licensee, the parents are aware of the pets. Licensee's CPR & First Aid expires on 03/2025. Licensee's Mandated Reporter certificate expires on 03/2025. Postings were posted near main door. Licensee is reminded of no walkers, 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, July 27th, 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, Patricia Abreu. |