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25 | An inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martinez. A review of staff records on 3/2/2020 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There are currently 7 adults living in the home. During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee and two assistants were supervising 8 children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are 6 to 6, Mon–Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the upstairs the garage and the downstairs bedroom, and were made inaccessible by key lock door. The home was observed to be clean and orderly, and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. The licensee stated there is a working telephone in the home. The licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications were reviewed, and expire on 9/2021. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons were locked in the garage. The LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The roster of children in care was reviewed and was current. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was documented on 8/16/19. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. The children use the backyard as the outdoor play area and it is fully fenced. There is a above ground pool in the (description) yard. The pool is fully fenced with a surrounding fence and the pools ladder was removed away from the pool. The licensee has a waiver for the pool, and the terms of the waiver are being met. Five children's records were reviewed at 12PM; current immunization's and Notification of Parent’s Rights forms were on file. LPA Martinez observed that the assistants were missing TB testing and Immunization's. The licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children in care. This report was reviewed and discussed with the licensee. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit.
The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided. |