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25 | On 07/10/24 at 1:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Teodoro Trujillo met with licensee Elsa Magana for a required 3 year annual inspection and explained the nature of today’s visit. Present were Licensee with six children: four preschool age, two infants, one who is her granddaughter. Adults living in the home are Licensee and her husband Gustavo. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
A listing of staff criminal record clearances associated to this facility in the CCL Licensing Information System (LIS) on 07/08/24 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 Elsa Magana 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.
Licensee resides in a mobile park and there is a pond under a bridge and a community swimming pool located in the middle of the mobile home park. Pond is not fenced and swimming pool does have an appropriate fence. Licensee states that she will not allow children to use or be near the pond or swimming pool at anytime. LPA toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed a barricaded electric cabinet fireplace in the living room area, no wall heaters, and no stairs. Off limits indoor: all three bedrooms, master bathroom, kitchen, laundry room and living room. Licensee stated there are no firearms/weapons in the home. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was last serviced on 2/09/24. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors are operable. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the children in care as well as safe healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. Telephone is in working order. Sharp objects, medicines, poisons and cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children. Backyard is fenced. There is a dog and Licensee stated it is vaccinated. Off limits outdoor: right side carport with locked storage shed.
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 on report dated 07/10/24 |