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25 | A required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin. A review of staff records on 08/02/2023 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, 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.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee (LS) was supervising one child and 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 12:00AM, Mon–Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are three bedrooms and two bathrooms on second floor, one bedroom on the first floor, and the garage, and were made inaccessible by child's safety gate and plastic slip-on doorknobs cover. The kitchen was in the process of being renovated, however; the Licensee did not notify the Department prior to the alteration and Licensee did not furnish a copy of the inspection report upon request. 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 EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire 07/06/2025. The staircase were barricaded with a child safety gate and according to the Licensee, the electric heater in the living room did not get hot to the touch. 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 and carbon monoxide detectors; and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. (Continue to LIC 809-C) |