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25 | On 4/10/23 at 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Ilse Santos. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility. There were 14 children present. Also present was licensee’s helper, Andrea Esparza. The following areas are used for childcare: living room, family, bathroom 1. The following areas are off-limits: the kitchen, the entire upstairs and the garage which are made inaccessible via safety gates and doorknob covers. Facility operates Monday through Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.
At 12:15pm, following a review of records and children’s files, LPA observed that none of the 14 children present were enrolled and attending kindergarten or at least 6 years of age. Licensee is operating over capacity; see LIC809D for Type A deficiency cited.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed licensee poisons shall be placed in a storage area and locked. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. Licensee stated there are no firearms or weapons in the home. LIcensee utilizes the backyard for outdoor activities. LPA informed licensee the children shall be supervised during outdoor activities.
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 acknowledged understanding of the requirements for criminal record clearances.
Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expires 7/26/23. Licensee has required immunization records on file, per file review. Licensee’s mandated reporter training expired 1/12/20; see LIC809-D for deficiency cited. LPA reminded licensee that mandated reporter training shall be completed once every two years.
See LIC809C continuation...
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