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25 | On 08/21/2023 at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffanie Diep met with Licensee Paula Gonzalez for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection, and Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the home. Licensee provided proof of control of property. LPA observed eight children present in the home with Licensee and their assistant. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Licensee was reminded that annual fees are due on 09/14/2023 and LPA discussed accepted payment methods.
All individuals subject to a criminal record review have obtained a criminal record clearance. 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 five 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.
A health and safety inspection of the home’s interior and exterior was conducted in all areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas in the home include the master bedroom, garage, and fenced dog run. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher meets regulations and verified both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a restroom and verified that toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed cleaners stored underneath the bathroom sink and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the playroom with age-appropriate toys for children. Licensee stated there are weapons in the home. LPA verified that weapons and ammunition were stored in separate locked safes. LPA did not observe a fireplace in the home. The outdoor play area was inspected and is surrounded by a wooden fence. LPA walked the perimeter of the outdoor play area during inspection and verified that the entire area is fenced in. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises.
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