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25 | On 02/08/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra met with the licensee, Monica Hamilton for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Form (LIC 126), Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes, was provided to Licensee. Present in the facility was Licensee and her two assistants caring for 10 children. Two more children arrived later during the inspection. Home is one story four bedroom and 2 ½ bathroom house. Facility hours of operation are M-F 06:00am to 06:00pm. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance verified by LPA accessing Guardian. Licensee stated there are no new residents living in the home since licensure. Licensee was explained that absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Licensee must notify the department anytime facility is closing for vacation or any other leave that requires to be absence more than 20 percent per day.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Upon entry, LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist and Notification of Parent Right. Off-limit areas are: All bedrooms, Bathroom next to bedrooms and Garage. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by closed doors, locks and/or supervision. The licensee acknowledges that she must contact LPA prior to making an off-limits area on-limits and vice versa and any new construction to the home. Hazardous items/cleaning supplies and knives are stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated that there are no children enroll that required medical service. Functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the home and meet Title 22 regulations. LPA observed a working 2-A-10-BC fire extinguisher..There are no bodies of water on the premises. Facility provides meals and transportation for clients. Fire drill was conducted last on 01/11/24 and is properly documented.
Five children’s files were reviewed and are completed and two staff files. Preventative health and current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified and expires on 05/29/24. Licensee’s Mandated reporter training expires on 05/16/24. Licensee was advised that Mandated reporter Training must be completed once every two years, and training is accessible at www.mandatedreporterca.com Report continues subsequent page 809C--- |