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25 | Licensing Program Analyst Erwina Pascual-Golamco (LPA) conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Eliza Reed. LPA observed 11 children in care with licensee and one cleared staff. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. 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: UPSTAIRS, DECK, LARGE PLAY STRUCTURE, ZIP LINE AND SHEEP BARN. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. The stairs are fenced or barricaded. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection and observed that the facility is clean, sanitary, and in good repair with ventilation. LPA observed the required documents were posted where visible to parents. 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 weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA observed a hot tub/spa on the licensee’s premises that did not meet Tittle 22 requirements, LPA observed spa/hot tub was covered, but was not locked, chemicals beside the hot tub/spa was accessible to children as the gate leading up to the spa was open. Licensee locked the gate leading up to the deck and stored the chemicals in an off limits area, inaccessible to children. Licensee stated the lock of the cover of the spa is not working, and suggested to drain the spa by the end of the day. continued on LIC809C...
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