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25 | On September 19, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobias Lake met with Licensee, Denise Bridges, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection and to change Licensee’s unfenced backyard from off limits to on limits. There were eight children present at the time of inspection. Licensee's mother-in-law was present as the Licensee’s assistant during the inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6:45 AM. to 5:15 PM. LPA verified the annual fees are current.
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.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. As of today, 09/19/2023, the unfenced areas of the backyard are now fenced and will be changed to an on limits area. Licensee also wishes to put the shed in the backyard off limits. Off limits areas are now the master bedroom and bathroom, the garage, and the shed. Off limit areas are being made inaccessible by childproof door handles and locked doors. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives and cleaners were inaccessible to children in care.
Licensee stated there are weapons and pets in the home. Licensee opened the locked gun safe located in the garage and LPA observed boxes of ammunition next to firearms. Licensee has a dog and uses supervision to ensure children’s safety around the pet. Outdoor play space is fenced. LPA observed living room area with age-appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care.
Report continues 809-C. |