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32 | The home is clean and orderly, with central heating/air conditioning for safety & comfort. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace, as well as three gated wall heaters. Off limit areas in the home: all bedrooms, and garage. There are no stairs inside the home. Off limit areas outside the home: far right side of the back yard remains off limits. The portion of the yard that is off limits is home to one of the two dogs that Licensee has in home. Per Licensee the another dog is kept inside the home.
LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. Licensee states that she has two dogs that are fully vaccinated and no weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. All poisons are locked in the attached off limits garage. Licensee states that she does not administer any medication to the day care children.
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 8 children in the home at any time without at least one qualified adults present. Licensee states that she 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
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Patricia Alvarez-Gonzalez. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection.
A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
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