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25 | On Monday, May 23rd, 2022, at 09:20am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra met with licensee, Candice Gatlin-Williams at the family child care home for an annual visit and for the purpose of increasing the capacity from 8 to 14 children. Fire clearance was granted for a capacity of 14 children on 04/18/22. Facility hours of operation are M-F 06:00am to 12am and Saturday 07:00am to 06:00pm, year round. LPA observed Licensee and Licensee's assistant were caring for 7 children. Licensee's adult son was also present during the inspection. Licensee stated that no new residents moved into the home since licensure. Capacity specified on the license was met on today’s inspection.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off limit areas are: Master Bedroom, Bedroom # 2, and Garage. There is no pool, spa or any other body of water in the house. Upon entry, LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist and Notification of Parent Rights. Homes is clean and appropriately ventilated. Facility maintains a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detector. Age appropriate toys and reading material were observed. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. The fireplace in the home is appropriately barricaded to prevent access by children and outdoor play space is fenced for supervision.
At 10:30am, LPA reviewed seven children's files. LPA observed all required forms for the children in care are completed and maintained in the file. Current in person EMSA CPR and First Aid certification was verified and Licensee have taken the online portion on 05/14/22, and the in-person skill session will be scheduled. LPA observed a current roster and fire drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly log.
LPA verified the annual fees are current. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. -----Report continues on subsequent page 809-C. |