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25 | An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Y. Yang. A review of staff records on 10/01/2021 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. There are currently two adults living in the home.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee was supervising five children. The facility’s operating hours are 07:30am to 05:30pm, Mon–Thur and 07:30am-04:00pm. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home were made inaccessible by door locks and/or child gates. The children have access to the home's dining room, living room, kitchen, children's playroom, downstairs bathroom, and bedroom. The garage and the home's second floor are off-limits and inaccessible and the staircase leading to the second floor is gated. The wood burning fireplace in the children's playroom is screened; licensee stated that it is not used. 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 in August 2023. The licensee's CA mandated reporter training certificate expires June 2022. 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. The licensee stated that there are no poisons or firearms and ammunition stored on the premises. The LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The children use the home’s backyard as the outdoor play area; it is fully fenced and there were no bodies of water observed. Four children's records and two staff records were reviewed during today's inspection. LPA reviewed infant safe sleep logs and infant safe sleep plans (LIC 9227) with the licensee. This facility is in compliance with new safe sleep regulations.
Continued on LIC 809-C |