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25 | At 10:30am on 9/19/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with licensee Hollie Miller for the purpose of an unannounced required annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA observed a census of 8 children consisting of 3 infants and 5 preschool children. Licensee's husband was also present during the inspection.
Facility operating hours are 7:40am to 5:00pm, Tuesday through Friday, year round.
Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Prior to visit, off limit areas included master bedroom/bath, daughter's room, laundry room, shed, and garage. During visit, licensee stated that they intend to move the daughter's room to an on-limit area for daycare. Moving forward, updated off limit areas are: master bedroom/bath, laundry room, shed, and garage. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Per Licensee, there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed a hot tub spa that featured a locked hard cover in accordance with regulation. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. The fireplace and stairway are barricaded to prevent access by children. Outdoor play space is fenced.
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.
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