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32 | The home received a Fire Inspection Clearance granted on July 30, 2026, by City of Salinas Fire Department. A Fire pull station was installed close to entrance door. The following areas are approved for childcare according to the Fire Inspection document: living and dining room, kitchen, family room, one bathroom and backyard. There are no special conditions. Applicant understands the on-limits and off-limits areas have been approved by the Fire District Authority and before making any changes related to the in or off-limits areas applicant will notify the Licensing Program. Applicant currently has liability insurance through Markel Insurance Company at her licensed location and will transfer the policy over to the new location once she gets the change of location approved.
LPA inspected indoor and outdoor areas of the home. LPA observed no stairs, no wall heater and screened fireplace in the home. LPA observed dining room is gated, child safety cabinet locks and security door knobs in the kitchen and hallway doors and cabinets. Off-limit areas inside: one master bedroom with bath, tub, shower and walking closet, three bedrooms with closet, laundry room and detached garage. Off limits outdoors: left and right-side yards (gated), storage, driveway and front garden. The backyard is brick fence licensee will use it for outdoor activities with children in care.
The home is clean and orderly, including ventilation for safety & comfort for children in care. Applicant has a valid phone in the home. There are sufficient toys, supplies, and equipment for the day care children in the indoor and outdoor areas. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher 3A40BC, working smoke/carbon monoxide detector. There are no bodies of water. Applicant stated there are no weapons/ammunition, no poisons. Applicant states she has one dog, LPA reviewed current vaccination record and per applicant dog will stay in a bedroom of the home during hours of operation.
Cleaning Products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children and are top kitchen cabinet, laundry room and garage. LPA reminded applicant that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. Applicant stated that a child will be isolated on a coach near entrance door separated from other children, if necessary, due to illness or communicable disease. Applicant has a First Aid kit and touchless thermometer.
Forms of discipline to be used by applicant: talking to their level and redirection. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including no corporal punishment. Isolation of sick children, supervision of children, capacity options for a large license, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. LPA discussed the requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 633 with the applicant. LPA discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the applicant. LPA informed the applicant that fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented.
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