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25 | On August 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Hernandez conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee, Lisa Nickell. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the home complies with standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. Present during the inspection are five children with the Licensee. The Licensee stated she currently does not have an adult helper as she is currently operating as a small family childcare home. The operating hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
This is a one story three bedroom, two bath home that was toured and inspected to ensure the environment is safe for the care and supervision of children. The home has bodies of water in the backyard; a Jacuzzi, that is locked and a water fountain. They are made inaccessible to children via a lock and gate. LPA observed the bodies of water during the inspection. The following areas are used for childcare: dining room, living room, hallway bathroom, bedroom #1 and the backyard. The off-limits areas are bedroom #2, master bedroom #3 with attached bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, storage/pantry room, garage, water fountain and the Jacuzzi. They are made inaccessible to day care children through the use of locks and child safety gates. The Licensee is utilizing the backyard for outdoor activities of children. The Licensee stated it is understood that there must always be direct supervision while outdoors with the children. The Licensee stated there are no weapons or firearms in the home. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector meets the requirements and are operational. All poisons, cleaners, and hazardous items in the home are inaccessible to children through latches, locks, and/or placed on high surfaces. The children’s toys and play equipment are available. The required documents are posted. The Licensee has completed the Eight Hours of Preventative Health. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 02/27/2023. The Mandated Reporter AB1207 training certification expired on 03/07/2021; it must be renewed every two years prior to expiration date. The immunization records as per SB792 are incompliance. The fire/disaster drills and roster have been maintained. The Licensee was advised that no changes should be made to the home without prior notice and/or approval from Licensing. The Licensee states they are financially secure to operate a family childcare home for children and will comply with all regulations and laws governing family childcare homes. The prohibited devices were discussed and the Licensee stated it is understood.
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