On May 1, 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Case Management - Change of Capacity inspection at the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee Laura Regino and informed them the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection 4 children were present.
LPA in the company of the Licensee toured the FCCH. LPA observed the FCCH’s interior and exterior to be free of hazardous materials that could pose a danger to children in care.
LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) which was purchased 3/10/2024. LPA reminded Licensee the responsibility to service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA observed a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector which was tested and found to be operational at 10:41AM. LPA reviewed Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training certificate which was completed 10/22/22 . LPA reviewed Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid which was completed 10/15/2022.
The Licensee submitted documentation for a FCCH change of capacity. The Licensee is seeking to change the FCCH’s capacity from 8 (Small FCCH) to 14 (Large FCCH). The Santa Maria Fire Department granted a fire clearance following an inspection completed at FCCH on 4/19/2024.
The home meets Title 22 of CCR requirements for a Large Family Child Care license. The effective date of license is today 5/1/2024.
Exit interview was conducted and Notice of Site visit was given.
|