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25 | On 10/3/2024 at 11:35 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Victoria Hernandez conducted an unannounced Annual inspection. At arrival LPA identified self, disclosed the purpose of the inspection, and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee Ingrid Gregory. The two-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Also present in the home were spouse Mitchell Gregory and helper Vanessa Cobos, 3 day care children. Proper supervision and ratios were observed.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for childcare include: Living Room, Kitchen, Dinning Room, Bathroom 3, and Backyard. Off limits areas include: the entire second floor, Bedroom 1-4, Bathroom 1-2, and Garage and are inaccessible through use of gate and door being locked. LPA advised licensee must keep door locked during business hours. The fire extinguisher (size 2A10BC), carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational and readily accessible. All hazardous items were not latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. LPA observed licensee move hazardous items out of reach of children. The fireplace is screened, and the staircase is barricaded. There is a working phone at the facility. The licensee has sufficient age-appropriate toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee advised to provide directed supervision when outside. There is a pool/spa/jacuzzi in the backyard made inaccessible per regulation. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home.
Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expired on 7/2024. Licensee and staff meet immunization requirements and have completed Mandated Reporter Training on 7/2023, reminded it must be renewed every 2 years. Children and staff records were reviewed and not maintained. LPA file review on children's file forms were missing for 1/3. 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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. (CONT 809C...)
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