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25 | On October 4th, 2022, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeremey McClain and Matthew Gallo met with Licensee Jennifer Winter for an unannounced annual inspection.
LPAs observed a census of 12 children, which included one infant and 11 preschool age children. Licensee’s husband was assisting her with providing care. All adult residents have criminal record clearances. Licensee, Jennifer Winter, 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.
LPA toured areas of the home accessible to the children. The off-limit areas of the home were inaccessible.
LPA observed current CPR/First Aid certificate which expires 06/2024. LPA observed the following posted: a license, a Parents' Rights Poster and an Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA observed that licensee has scheduled AB1207 Mandated Reporter training from an approved vendor on 10/12/2022. LPA provided Licensee with website: http://childcare.mandatedreporterca.com/ and reminded the licensee that the training must be completed once every two years.
LPA reviewed children's records for completeness, as well as the client roster. LPA observed records of immunizations for MMR, Pertussis, and influenza/ influenza declination.
During the interior and exterior inspection:
LPA observed that hazardous items (detergents, cleaning compounds, medication, sharp utensils, and other items that could pose a danger to children in care) are properly stored out of children's reach.
LPA observed a fireplace that was properly screened, and stairs were properly barricaded.
LPA observed a working telephone in the home.
Licensee stated that there are no weapons in the home.
LPA observed a fire extinguisher. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be functional.(1/2) |