| Children will access the backyard through back door near the living room area. The outdoor area was observed and inspected. The back yard was observed to have a top deck with artificial turf. The top of the stair was observed with a safety gate and Licensee confirmed that children will play in the deck area as well as the backyard. The back yard was observed with a variety outdoor equipment. The area is enclosed with a wooden small gate ensuring the play area is contained.
A detached garage was observed in the space. Licensee confirmed garage is OFF LIMITS to the children in care and doors will remain locked during the hours of operations.
LPAs confirmed that following areas are OFF LIMITS:
Bedroom 2, bedroom 3 and bathroom 2- door will remain locked during the hours of operations and safety gate will remain on while children are present.
Kitchen area- safety gate was observed making the area inaccessible to the children in care.
Laundry room area- safety knob cover was observed and door will remain locked/closed during the hours of operations.
Detached garage- door will remain locked/closed during the hours of operations or while children are present.
Licensee 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.
Based on LPA Lovest and LPA Castellanos observation and inspection, no corrections are needed.
Exit interview was conducted with Tungalagtuya Jaltson. The licensing increase of capacity determination of this application will be reviewed with Licensing Program Manager for final resolution.
Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty.
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