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25 | Licensing Program Analyst Erwina Pascual-Golamco (LPA) conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Rachael Strick. LPA observed 6 children in care with licensee and 1 staff. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 8:45 AM – 2:00 PM. LPA observed that the annual facility fees are current.
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.
Off limit areas include: master bedroom and bathroom, son’s bedroom, laundry room, garage and outside dog run on the right side of the house. Licensee requested LPA to add the Kitchen, Living Room, and the 2nd floor to the off limits area as of today, 10/4/23. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. The stairs are fenced or barricaded. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection and observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair with ventilation. The backyard is fenced, and licensee acknowledged that in areas that are not fenced, 100% supervision is required. LPA observed a covered fire pit, and licensee acknowledged that it is inaccessible to children during facility hours. LPA observed the required documents were posted where visible to parents. LPA observed that there were no hazardous items—such as cleaning compounds, medications, or sharp objects—accessible to children. The fire extinguisher appeared to be in working condition and accessible. LPA observed the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning. The facility has equipment and age-appropriate toys for children. Licensee stated there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises.
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