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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Ferrara met with Licensee Bonnie Roninger to conduct a Change of Capacity inspection. The Licensee is requesting an increase from eight to 14 children. Today's census was eight children in care with the Licensee and two assistants. LPA checked on the age of the children present and observed that only one child was a school age child.
Off-limit areas include: All bedrooms, garage, and laundry room. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA observed a fire extinguisher and functioning smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed the required Licensing postings on the wall. LPA observed that the Licensee's CPR/1st aide certificate expired in October 2021. LPA observed that hazardous items and chemicals were stored inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the pool was fenced and gated according to regulations. Licensee stated there were no firearms in the home. LPA observed the home was clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair with appropriate toys for the children.
A Fire Safety Inspection Clearance has been received from Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department and the home has been cleared for up to 14 children.
Applicant is now approved to operate as a Large Family Child Care Home as of today, February 18th, 2022. Facility is now licensed to serve a maximum capacity (when there is an assistant present) of 12 children with no more than four infants OR a capacity of 14 children no more than three Infants; one child must be in Transitional Kindergarten/Elementary School and one child must be at least six years old. If there is not an assistant present, the facility must revert to a Small Family Child Care Home license.
LPA reviewed the report with the Licensee and a copy was provided. Notice of Site was posted and must remain for 30 days. |