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25 | On 3/13/23 a 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Mangina conducted an unannounced Annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee, Joan Galindo. The one-story three bedroom one bathroom home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Also present in the home was Licensee’s husband and Assistant Joe Galindo and seven day care children. Proper supervision and ratios were observed. The 2A10BC fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. Licensee advised that accessible yard should be free of hazards at all times when children are outside, and hazards inside should be place where children in care cannot access them. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. 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 clearances or exemptions. Licensee 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. Licensee and Assistant’s First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training Certificates are expired. Licensee maintains emergency records for children. Licensee was advised to keep child roster and child files up to date at all times. Last disaster drill was conducted 3/13/23. Licensee advised to keep roster and disaster drill log updated at all times.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include: living room, bathroom, hallway, kitchen and playroom. Off limits areas include: all bedrooms, attached garage and side yard next to shed and are inaccessible through use of latches, locks and gates. Licensee states that The electric fireplace in living room is non-functional. There is a working phone at the facility.
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