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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melchisedeck Augustin conducted a Zoom video conference Tele-Inspection with the Licensee Fabiola Jimenez, for the purpose of increasing the facility’s capacity to 14. Due to COVID-19, the Department has suspended all field operations, and the licensee has agreed to meet with LPA via video conference. On 04/21/20, the Vallejo Fire Department granted the facility a fire clearance to operate at a capacity of 14. A review of staff records on 04/28/20 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 three adults living in the home.
During the Tele-Inspection, the licensee provided a virtual tour of the facility’s on limits areas. The on limits area includes, the main day care room, nap room, living room and bathroom on the second level, and the backyard. The off-limits areas of the home are three bedrooms & two bathrooms on the third level, and the garage; and were made inaccessible by a child safety gate and plastic doorknob cover. The facility’s operating hours are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Mon–Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The licensee did not have any children in care and was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The home was observed to be clean and orderly. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications were reviewed and expire on 04/2020. The licensee did not have proof of upcoming course registration, however, the licensee agreed to submit proof of Pediatric CPR and First Aid course registration to the Department. 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 outdoor shed. The staircase that leads to the family room, to the third level; and staircase in the backyard were barricaded with children's safety gates. The fireplace has been made inaccessible with a latched screen. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home, and none were observed during today's Tele-Inspection. (Continue to LIC 809-C) |