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32 | The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. There are no open face heater units inside the home. LPA observed that the fire place in the living room is barricaded by a television and entertainment center. Licensee does not use yard that is located right outside her living room (sliding door is closed and locked today). The lower portion of the backyard is off limits. Licensee is using a fenced area of her front yard (near entry) and uses the side yard for day care; LPA observed that area has a sand box and age appropriate toys. The yard area is enclosed and fenced. Off limit areas inside the home are master bedroom, bathroom in master bedroom and 2 rooms, converted garage is off limits. Licensee states no one is living in the garage.
LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee also has a fish tank in the outdoor play area of the home that is secure and safe for the children. Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. The Licensee states that she does administer medication to the day care children; as of now no child requires Incidental Medical Services or medicine.
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.
Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time with a qualified assistant. Licensee states that does not transport any day care children. Licensee understands that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process
LPA requests that Licensee submit an updated Application for a family child care home (LIC 279), (LIC 279 b) and Facility Sketch (LIC 999)
No deficiency cited.
NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND SHALL BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
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