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25 | On 05/24/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx met with Licensees, Steven Martinez and Kodie Nichols, for an unannounced annual inspection. During the inspection there was a census of nine children in care being supervised by the licensee's. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facilities hours of operation are Monday through Friday 07:00 AM to 04:30 PM.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas include: yard other than the fenced off play yard, the entire upstairs, and garage. Licensee understands that children may never enter off-limits areas. LPA observed a working telephone, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed home was safe, orderly, and free of hazards. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys within the home. LPA observed fireplace and stairs within the home are properly barricaded to meet regulations. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. There are firearms on premises which LPA observed to be secured and locked to meet regulation. Licensee understands that if there are any poisons in the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock.
LPA observed all required postings, a children's roster and fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted 01/2024. LPA reviewed records of children’s files and staff files, all which contained the required documentation. LPA verified Licensees have current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training, which expires 09/2025 and Mandated Reporter Training, which needs to be renewed 05/2024. Licensee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's’ must be completed every two years.
Licensees were 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.
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