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25 | On 08/08/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Soleil Marx and Erwina Pascual-Golamco, met with Licensee, Melissa Mendoza, for an unannounced annual inspection. During the inspection there were no children in care being supervised by the licensee. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facilities hours of operation are Monday through Friday 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas include: entire upstairs, garage,downstairs attic, and pool. Licensee understands that children may never enter off-limits areas. LPAs observed a working telephone, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPAs observed home was safe, orderly, and free of hazards. LPAs observed a variety of age-appropriate toys within the home. LPAs observed stairs within the home/yard are barricaded. LPAs observed pool is fully enclosed with wrought iron fencing that is at least 5 foot high, and has an outward swinging gate with a self-latching device. Licensee understands that if there are any poisons in the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock.
LPAs observed all required postings, a children's roster and fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted 03/2024. LPAs reviewed records of children’s files and staff files, all which contained the required documentation. Licensee has current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training, which expires 08/2026. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expired 06/2023 and licensee stated she will renew prior to the start of the school/daycare year (Facility operates on the school district calendar). Licensee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's’ must be completed every two years.
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.
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