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25 | LPA, Luigi Gargaro, conducted an announced prelicensing inspection for a relocation with the applicant to ensure compliance with standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. The one story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The fire extinguisher and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. The applicant was asked whether she had any bodies of water or weapons in the home and she replied no. CPR and First Aid expire on November 8, 2020 for the applicant. 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. Applicant rents the home and provided proof of control of property in the form of a lease agreement that is in the facility file.
Applicant will be using the following rooms for childcare: the front day care room, the living room and the day care bathroom. Off limits are the kitchen, the three home bedrooms, the second bathroom and the home garage. The kitchen is made off limits with a secured child safety gate that is installed in the entrance way between the living room and the kitchen. The first two home bedrooms are made off limits with door knob covers that are installed on their respective door handles. The third (master) bedroom and second bath are located behind the kitchen and are made off limits by the use of the kitchen safety gate. The garage is detached from the home and is otherwise inaccessible as it is in the off limits yard area. The applicant does have an operable wall heating unit but attests that it will not be used during day care hours and understands that if she decides to operate it in the day care, prior to its use, she must install a gate or other safety device around it to make it inaccessible to children in care. Applicant submitted a signed written declaration attesting to same. The applicant has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a side yard and drive way that applicant states are off limits to the day care as they are not appropriate care areas. Applicant will instead have children use her gated front patio for outdoor activities or take them to a local park whenever necessary. |