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25 | A case management inspection was conducted to the facility by Licensing Program (LPA), Cindy Castro in response to an increase capacity application received by the Department on 04/15/24. The licensee is requesting a capacity of 14. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The facility is toured inside and outside. The facility’s operating hours are 6:30 AM to 05:30 PM, Monday - Saturday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The day care areas will be the second living room, one bathroom and backyard. The four bedrooms, second floor, kitchen/dining area, first living room and garage are "off limits" to the children and were made inaccessible by child safety gate and door latch. The children use the backyard as the outdoor play area. The backyard is completely fenced. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed on premises. The home was observed to be clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. The children's bathroom is free of toxins. There is a working telephone in the home. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were stored out of the reach of children. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher in the home. There is a barricaded fireplace in the living room. The licensee has a current roster of children in care and has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. There are no firearms in the home, and none were observed during the inspection. Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid cards expire 05/2024. The Santa Rosa Fire Marshall inspected and granted the fire clearance on 04/11/24. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years.
The increase capacity to 14, as a Large Family Child Care Home is granted as of today, 04/25/24. |