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25 | A Required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M. Augustin. A review of staff records on 04/21/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks received a criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. There is currently one adult living in the home.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. There were zero children in care, the facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are 5:00AM to 7:00PM, Mon–Sat. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the entire second floor. The Licensee had a child safety gate to barricade the staircase whenever children under five years of age are present. The children have access to the converted garage, bathroom on the first floor, kitchen, dining area and backyard. The Licensee stated she did not utilize the fireplace. The interior of the home was clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Licensee’s (LS) EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire 11/07/2024. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were stored out of the reach of children. There is a functional smoke detector and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC, however; the facility did not have a functional carbon monoxide detector. The Licensee stated she did not store any poison(s), or firearm(s) or other dangerous weapon(s) on site; and none were observed by LPA. According to the Licensee, she did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training certificate and the Licensee did not furnish a current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate. (Continue to LIC 809-C) |