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25 | A Case Management inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin. The Licensee submitted an application to increase the facility's capacity from 8 to 14. On 07/29/19, the Vallejo Fire Department conducted a fire safety inspection and the facility was granted a fire clearance to operate at a capacity of 14. A review of staff records on 08/05/19 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 is currently one adult living in the home.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee was supervising six 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 7:00am to 9:00pm, Mon–Sun. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are three bedrooms, one bathroom and the garage, and were made inaccessible by plastic door knob covers. The home was clean and orderly, and was at a comfortable indoor temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee has current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, which expire on 01/2020. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were stored out of the reach of children. LPA did not observe any poisons. The fireplace has been made inaccessible by a large cardboard cut out and various children's toy structures. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The licensee has a current roster of children in care. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was conducted on 08/05/19. 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 were no pools or bodies of water observed in the yard. The licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children in care. The Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with the licensee. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. |