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25 | A Case Management inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin for the purpose of increasing the facility's capacity to 14. On 02/26/20, 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 03/02/20 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 two adults living in the home. The Licensee is partnered with Child Start Inc, and Solano Quality County. The facility does not have any standing waivers.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee was supervising five 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 4:00am to 1:00am, Mon–Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are two bedrooms and one bathroom, and were made inaccessible by door locking mechanism and plastic door knob covers. The backyard is currently off limits due to the construction of wooden deck and yard maintenance. The facility has a converted garage that is utilized as additional play space. The stairs/staircase in the converted garage were barricaded with a physical door barrier. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. Three knobs on the stove in the kitchen were accessible. 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 08/03/20. 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 backyard shed. The fireplace has been made inaccessible with a screen. The LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was documented on 02/19/20. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed. One child's record (C1) was reviewed at 9:11am; current immunization and Notification of parent's rights was on file. |