| Authorized Representatives enter the home through the side gate and to the rear of the home.
LPAs observed age-appropriate toys, children size table and chairs. LPAs observed a parent board with all the necessary posting at the entrance of the rear on home.
The kitchen was observed and inspected. LPAs observed all kitchen cabinets to have safety latches making the content inaccessible to the children in care. Refrigerator, stove and counter space were observed and inspected. Knives and sharp objects were observed inaccessible to the children in care.
Per applicant there is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Per applicant there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. LPAs observed applicants test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the home. A working fire extinguisher was observed in hallway near library.
Applicant confirmed the following areas as OFF LIMITS, the whole second floor of the home and the detached garage. Applicant was reminded that any area designated as OFF LIMITS needs to remain locked and or closed while children are present.
The home requires no corrective action. Licensure remains pending the issuance of Fire Clearance. Exit interview was conducted with applicant Derick Limas. The licensing determination of this application will be reviewed with Licensing Program Manager for final resolution.
Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
The applicant provided proof of control of property.
LPAs reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.
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