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25 | On March 7, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with Licensee, Jessica Ambriz for an unannounced 3-Year inspection. During the inspection, LPA observed nine children in care being supervised by the Licensee and two assistants. Facility fees are current. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee stated that she is open seven days a week and does provide overnight care.
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.
LPA and Licensee toured the facility during the inspection. The facility consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 office, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, laundry room, detached garage. There is a shop located in the front right side of the house which will remain locked during childcare hours. The primary shop, car shed/storage shops, detached garage, and open door shed will remain off limits in the front of the home. Additional off limit areas will consist of kitchen, licensee’s bedroom, master bathroom, and licensee’s daughter’s bedroom. Licensee’s home is on approximately ten acres of land. The front and backyard are unfenced. The backyard covers approximately ten acres with a walnut orchard. Licensee will have one hundred percent supervision when children are in the front yard and designated play area. The backyard and side areas of the front yard will remain off limits at all times.
There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee stated that there are no weapons in the home. Licensee stated there are no pets in the home.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The house has a working telephone, fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector that meet regulations. LPA observed all the required postings are in an area visible to authorized representatives. LPA observed all poisons are inaccessible to children in care.
Report continues on LIC 809C................ |