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25 | A required - 3 year inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leticia Rosales-Meza. A review of staff records on 10/03/24 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals 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. There are currently two adults living in the home.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee and two assistants were supervising five children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday–Saturday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The "off-limits" areas of the home is the entire second story of the home, and downstairs bedroom (office), and were made inaccessible by a secured safety gate and a door knob slip cover. The day care space continues to be the first story of the home, children have access to the living room, dining room, kitchen, and down stairs bathroom. The converted garage is also used by the day care children for play and activities. The home was clean and orderly, and was at a comfortable indoor temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee has current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, which expire on 10/2026. The licensees' CA mandated reporter training certificate expires June 5, 2026. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were stored out of the reach of children. Poisons are stored in the outdoor shed, using a key lock. The fireplace in the living room is barricaded with a secured screen. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher rated at least 2-A, 10:BC. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, most recent Fire drill was documented on 9/01/24. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home, and none were observed during today's inspection.
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