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25 | At 9:30 a.m. on 3/18/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with applicant Jessica Drew for the purpose of a prelicensing inspection. Applicant has requested a Large Family Childcare Home License to serve up to fourteen children. Applicant has provided proof of prior experience that qualifies them for a large license. Today's census included 0 day care children.
The facility is a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom home consisting of a living room, kitchen, dining nook, bedroom, 2nd bedroom/playroom bathroom, laundry room, and backyard. There is also a left side yard, separate living quarters, shed, and yard behind the shed on the property. Off limit areas include: separate living quarters, shed, and yard behind the shed. The backyard is partially fenced. Applicant understands that children must never enter these areas. Applicant understands that any unfenced areas of the yard require 100% supervision.
Applicant intends to operate 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, year-round. Applicant understands they must be present at the facility for 80% of operating hours per day. Applicant understands that their own family members under 10 years old count toward the ratio.
All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Applicant 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.
LPA and applicant toured the entire facility and property. All toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children and applicant understands that any cabinet containing such items and is reachable by children must be made inaccessible. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher along with functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Applicant stated that there are no firearms in the facility, and LPA observed no bodies of water on the property. There are no stairways or fireplaces in the home. LPA reviewed required postings with applicant. (Report Continues on 809-C) |