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25 | On 12/20/24 at 09:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Teodoro Trujillo met with licensee Maria Morales, for an annual inspection. Present with licensee were assistant who is her sister in law, with 3 children: three (3) preschool age, two are her grandchildren and one is her assistant's grandchild. Adults living in the home are license and her spouse. There are no minor children living at home. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM.
A listing of staff criminal record clearances associated to this facility in the CCL Licensing Information System (LIS) on 12/10/2024 was reviewed and it indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background clearances have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Maria Morales was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
LPA inspected inside and outside of single story home. LPA observed a bedroom wall was removed and converted to a living room. Licensee owns the home and Licensee states she has liability insurance for a family childcare home (FCCH) with DCI. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher last serviced on 2/03/2024. Carbon Monoxide and smoke detectors are operable. LPA observed no wall heaters in the home. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the home. LPA observed barricaded tree play deck stairs. Licensee stated there are no firearms/weapons in the home. Sharp objects, medicines, poisons, and cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children. Backyard is fenced. Off limits indoor: master bedroom with master bathroom and attached garage. Off Limit outdoor: gated left and right-side yard area and rear bird cage. Licensee uses the rear room play area for children, children nap inside the main home. Licensee states there are only parrots in the home.
Children were supervised during the visit and LPA went over substitute options and reminded licensee they could only have 14 children according to her license. Licensee stated she does not transport children, LPA reminded Licensee that children are never to be left in parked vehicles and must use appropriate car seats according to the child's age/weight/size.
Continues report dated 12/20/24 pg. 1/3 |