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25 | On August, 28, 2023, 2:30PM , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorena Valenzuela conducted a case management inspection for an increase of capacity, requested by licensee Maria Segura. The licensee has applied to increase the capacity from a Small to a Large Family Child Care Home. A fire clearance was granted for an increase of capacity on 08/09/2023. LPA met with Licensee Maria Segura and Joe E Segura and conducted a tour the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed and the following was observed:
· Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday to Friday 6:00am to 6:00 pm
· Off-limit areas include: upstairs, garage, bedroom on first floor, a side of the backyard
· The facility is licensed to have no more than 8 children as a (small FCCH) and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. There were 5 children in the home.
· Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection
· A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file
· A fully charged fire extinguisher was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.
· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children
· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children
· Toxins are locked and inaccessible to children in care.
· Weapons are present/stored according to Title 22. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations
· Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys are provided
· Current roster on file
· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted
· Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file – Last drill was conducted on 04/2023
· There is no pool in the backyard. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. |