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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeremey McClain met with Licensees Sharon and Amber Batson, for an unannounced annual inspection.
LPA observed five children, ages: 2, 2, 3, 3, and 4 years old. Licensee stated there aren’t new residents in the home.
All individuals subject to criminal record review have obtained clearance.
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.
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 1/09/2025. LPA observed the following posted: a license, a Parents' Rights Poster and an Emergency Disaster Plan. Licensee’s AB1207 Mandated Reporter training expires 12/2023. 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.
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 working telephone in the home. Licensee stated that there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed a fire extinguisher which licensee stated was serviced or change within the past year. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be functional. Continued… |