LPA met with applicant Celina Corral and discussed the purpose of the inspection. Present at the inspection was licensee’s mother and brother. LPA and applicant together toured the interior and exterior of the home.

During this tour the following was noted: Residing in the home are parents and one brother, all fingerprint cleared. Per applicant, the operating hours will be Monday through Thursday from 7:45am – 4:00pm and Fridays 7:45am – 12:00pm

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. This is a single story home which consists of three-bedroom (3) bedrooms, two (2) restrooms, one (1) living room, one (1) dining room, play area (extension of dining room), and back yard. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children.

Per applicant:

On limit areas include – Dining room (converted to play space), play area, one (1) bathroom, and back yard.

CONTINUED LIC809C

The required fire extinguisher 2A10BC was purchased a “few months ago” per applicant, however no purchase date or service date. Applicant purchased new fire extinguisher via Amazon to be delivered Sunday February 5^th, 2023. Combination smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector was tested at 9:07AM and was functioning at the time of the visit. Applicant was reminded regulation fire extinguisher is to be serviced or new one purchased yearly. Per applicant, stated there are no guns and ammunition in the home. First Aid and emergency kit is available.

The applicant completed the FCCH Orientation on 1/4/2023 and previously on 2/23/2022. The applicant has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR which expires 3/10/2024. Applicant took the Preventative Health on 3/10/2022. Applicant’s Mandated Reporter Training expires 2/23/2024.

Santa Barbara City Fire Department conducted an inspection on 1/13/2023 for purposes of approving home use as large FCCH. Fire Marshal indicated both garage conversions (2 studios) may not be used for any care and supervision of children; however, the Lowe’s circular, enclosed play structure in the back yard may be utilized for childcare, provided no heating appliances are being used.

CONTINUED LIC809C

Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant, provided applicant with Safe Sleep Information handout, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource

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This home meets Title 22 Division 12 requirements of a Large Family Child Care Home. At this time, licensure is pending receipt of proof of purchase of new fire extinguisher or photo of service date.

An exit interview was conducted, and report reviewed with applicant.