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25 | On November 21st, 2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Soleil Marx and Stephanie Piring met with staff member, Ashleigh Walten, for an unannounced annual / one year inspection. Licensee, Chauncy Taylor, participated in the inspection via telephone. During the inspection there was a census of two children in care being supervised by the staff member. Facilities hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Licensee requested during today's inspection that a previous off-limits bedroom be put on-limits to be used by day care children. LPAs inspected the bedroom, observed it to be safe and free of hazards, and have approved it to be used for day care. New off limit areas include: 2 bedrooms and enclosed side patio.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children.LPAs observed a working telephone, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPAs observed home was safe, orderly, and free of hazards. LPAs observed a variety of age-appropriate toys within the home. LPAs observed fireplace is barricaded to meet regulation. Licensee understands that if there are any poisons in the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. Licensee stated there are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises.
LPAs observed all required postings, a children's roster and fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted 10/2023. LPAs reviewed records of children’s files and staff files, all which contained the required documentation. Licensee has current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training, which expires 08/2025. Licensee has current Mandated Reporter Training, which expires 02/2024. Licensee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's’ must be completed every two years.
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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