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25 | On 10/09/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobias Lake, conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Audrey McCormack. Present in the facility was Licensee, licensee's husband, one staff, and 7 children. Facility hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 5:30 pm.
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.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Upon entry, LPA observed the required postings for the facility. Off-limit rooms are: The Garage. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by closed doors, gates, and/or supervision. The licensee acknowledges that she must contact LPA prior to making an off-limits area on-limits and vice versa.
Toys appear to be safe and in working order. The fireplace is appropriately barricaded to prevent access by children. Cleaning agents and detergents are made inaccessible to children. Poison, toxic and hazardous times are made inaccessible to children. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the home and meet Title 22 regulations. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher. Sharp utensils are inaccessible to children. The backyard is fenced and has sufficient toys. Licensee states there are no weapons in the home. Licensee has 1 dog that is not around children during day care hours. LPA reminded Licensee of the requirement to maintain a current roster and to conduct disaster drills at least once every 6 months. LPA reviewed 5 children’s files. Preventative health and pediatric CPR and first aid training was observed for Licensee, and CPR expired 11/05/2025. Mandated Reporter Training certificate was expired as of 04/22/2022. Licensee understands the training must be completed once every two years, and training is accessible at www.mandatedreporterca.com.
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