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25 | Licensing Program Analyst Erwina Pascual-Golamco (LPA) conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Kimberly Cedusky. LPA observed 5 children in care with licensee. Cleared assistant came in during inspection. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. LPA observed that the annual facility fees are current.
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.
Off limit areas include: south side of yard and shed. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. Licensee requested LPA to include the master bathroom accessible to children, LPA conducted a health and safety inspection and observed that the master bathroom is ready to be an area accessible to children. The facility is clean, sanitary, and in good repair with ventilation. LPA observed the required documents were posted where visible to parents. Technical assistance provided regarding hazardous items—such as cleaning compounds, medications, or sharp objects—accessible to children. LPA observed chemicals in outdoor play are and garage floor near the door where children and families drop off and pick up. Licensee’s assistant removed the chemicals and made it inaccessible to children during visit. The fire extinguisher appeared to be in working condition and accessible. LPA observed the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning. The facility has equipment and age appropriate toys for children. The backyard is fenced, and licensee acknowledged that in areas that are not fenced, 100% supervision is required. Licensee stated there are no firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises.
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