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25 | A Case Management visit was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin at the request of the Licensee, Marie Gary, for the purpose of changing the facility status from inactive to Licensed. The facility is currently on inactive status from 01/03/23 through 10/02/23 and on 08/03/23, Licensee expressed interest in changing the status to Licensed and reopening the facility.
A review of staff records on 08/07/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks received a 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee did not have any children in care and the Licensee expressed she wanted to provide care only for infants. The facility fee is current through 10/02/23. Three play yards which contained mattress with mesh enclosures were available. The facility’s operating hours are 7:30AM to 5:30PM, Mon–Fri. The off-limits areas of the home are the four bedrooms, sunroom, living room, family room, and Kitchen, and were made inaccessible by door locking mechanisms. The home was clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee’s EMSA approved pediatric pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire in March 2024. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were stored out of the reach of children. There is a functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. (Continue to LIC 809-C)
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