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25 | On August 14th, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kassandra Medrano and Diana Alavarado conducted an annual required inspection which included a tour of the home and yard, and a review of the required day-care forms with the licensee. Present in the home is Licensee, 10 children (3 infants and 7 preschool aged) and 2 adult assistants, Ana Cruz and Johanna Valenzuela.
During inspection it was found that capacity and ratio requirements of children were observed in compliance today. OFF LIMIT AREAS: Front yard, Bedroom 2, and side yard. During todays inspection licensee stated that kitchen is only used by children to pass through to yard. Adults living in the home are Licensee, and Husband, Kyrk "Justin" Lawyer. A review of records indicates that all adults working or living in the home who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. During review of documents it was stated that the last emergency drill was conducted 12/2023 and was not logged. The day-care operates 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. LPA observed the following: No baby walkers, bouncers, exercausers, etc. allowed to be used during day-care hours. Home has proper lighting and ventilation. Home has a working telephone, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. Licensee stated that there are no bodies of water on the property, and facility was inspected and no bodies of water were found. Licensee states there are no guns or weapons of any kind in the home. During review of files, Licensee’s and helper Johanna's CPR and First Aid expires on 8/2025. Licensee provides daily snacks and lunch. Isolation of sick children reviewed/discussed. During file reviews it was observed that files were incomplete. 3 children's files were missing documentation of immunization's as well as 3/3 infants were missing sleeping logs. As well as staff files were missing documentation of immunization's.
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