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25 | An unannounced annual/random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Castro. LPA met with Licensee (L1), Herlinda Cordero Marroquin. 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. There were three children present during inspection. Facility’s operating hours are 6:30AM-5:30PM, Monday–Friday. The children will have access to the family/playroom, one-bathroom, front yard, and backyard deck. The "off limits" areas include the home's master bedroom, master bathroom, 2nd bathroom, kitchen, dining room and garage. These areas have been made inaccessible by doorknob covers, key locked doors and child safety gate. The children use the front yard and backyard deck as the outdoor play area. The front yard is completely fenced the deck has a small gap between the fencing. L1 was reminded that when the children are playing in outdoor deck they need to be supervised. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed on premises. 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. Licensee stated that there are no poisons in the home. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The roster of children was reviewed and current. The licensee conducted an emergency drill within the past six months; last drill was documented on 11/21/23 The licensee stated there are no firearms or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today’s visit. Two child files were reviewed and current. Facility file was reviewed a current. Continued on LIC 809-C
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