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Outdoor area: There are no play structures. During remodel of off-limit area (left side yard), 100% supervision is required to ensure area remains inaccessible to children in care until barrier is in place. Licensee shall contact CCLD when remodel is complete for reinspection of the backyard. LPA reminded the applicant to notify licensing if any play structures are added.
Isolation area: Downstairs bedroom.
The LPAs toured all areas used by children during this visit.
Per licensee, there is no firearm in the home. LPAs observed a fireplace in the living room which is an off-limits area. LPAs observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector and pull fire alarm. Medicines, cleaning products, sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children. LPAs reminded licensee that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family child care homes.
LPAs discussed and reminded licensee that day care needs to be operated within the limitations and capacity of a Large Family Child Care Home with regards to ratios and that licensee has to be present in the day care for 80% of the operation hours per day. All documents have been reviewed for the increase of capacity application. The Licensee was reminded that an assistant is needed with a large family child care home license, and whenever an assistant is not present, the licensee will comply with the capacity requirements for a small family child care home. Licensee's Husband is her current assistant.
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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. |