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25 | An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother. LPA met with Licensee, Jody Lamb (L1). L1 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 the inspection the home was toured inside and outside. During today’s visit L1 and two assistants were supervising 9 children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. L1 provided a current roster of children in care as required. LPA verified that the children present were listed on the roster. The facility’s operating hours are Monday – Friday 8:00AM - 4:15PM. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are bedroom #1, bedroom #3, two bathrooms, laundry room, kitchen, dining and living room and were made inaccessible with child safety door knob covers. The home appears to be clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. The licensee stated that any poisons on site are stored in the key locked detached garage. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher that appeared to charged and rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months; last drill was documented on 01/10/24. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. The children use three different fenced in areas on the property as the outdoor play area, as well as a partially fenced outdoor play area, labeled, "twin oaks". The licensee stated that she understands that when children are transitioning to and from a fenced in play area or when the partially fenced area is used, she and/or her assistant(s) must maintain supervision of the children at all times.
Continued on LIC 809-C
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