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25 | A required - 1 year inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Leticia Rosales-Meza. A review of staff records on 06/20/22 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. There are currently two living in the home.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee was supervising one infant, and one preschool child, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home is the master bedroom, and was made inaccessible by means of door knob slip cover and key locked door. The home was clean and orderly, and was at a comfortable indoor temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee has current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, which expire on 02/2024. The licensee's CA mandated reporter training certificate expires July 2023. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated there are no poisons in the home. The requirement that poisons be stored in a space locked with a key lock/combination lock is reviewed. The fireplace in the living room has been made inaccessible with a board. Mrs. Mora stated the fireplace is not used at all. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher rated at least 2-A, 10:BC. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, most recent Fire drill was documented on 02/12/22. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home, and none were observed during today's inspection. The children use the front yard and deck as the outdoor play area and it is completely fenced. The backyard and studio are "off limits". The studio has a separate address and a separate entry, driveway to the studio. (Continue to LIC 809-C) |