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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S. Hawkins made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an inspection to ensure the facility is complying with licensing regulations. Present at the start of this licensing report was licensee, assistant Alberto Sandoval and eight children in care (2 infants, 6 preschoolers). At the time of arrival children was transitioning to outdoor play. Four school age children were picked up from school and brought to the home later in the visit bringing the total number of children in care to 12.
A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances.
The facility was toured inside and out. The following areas were checked: facility clean and in good repair, hazards inaccessible or locked, fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector operational, stairs barricaded, fire place screened, no bodies of water. Licensee reported there were no guns or weapons in the home. Children emergency cards and Notification of Parent's Rights were present. Children's immunization records were present, but was not transferred to the California School Immunization Record, PM 286 (6/95) card as required. There was no record of fire drill/disaster drill log. Staff's pediatric CPR/First Aid cards were current (exp.9/23/19; 10/7/19) .
The facility is a two story detached home. Licensee has designated the entire downstairs for the care and supervision of children. Gate at the bottom of the staircase leading to the second story of the home is in place. Toys and educational material that appear age appropriate for children served are within the home. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector are within regulation. Fireplace is screened.
The fenced side and backyard are designated for outdoor play by children in care. Outdoor toys and play equipment were age appropriate for ages served are present.
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