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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cortney Nelson, met with Licensee, Bianca Chavez Rocha, for an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were nine children (six preschool-age/two infants/one school-age), the Licensee, and Assistant (S2) present, which is compliant with the home license capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the home and the hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 6:00AM-6:00PM.
Licensee states that adults, over the age of 18, residing in the home and rental units on the property are: herself, her spouse (Sergio), her mother (Silvia), her brother (Jairo), and renters (Lucia and Leonor). All adults residing in the home have Criminal Background Check Clearance and proof of negative tuberculosis test.
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.
LPA reviewed facility roster (LIC9040) and fire/disaster drill log during todays inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 4/8/2024, which is compliant with the six-month requirement for homes. LPA observed two fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers (last serviced: 2/2024), functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states that she does not currently have any children in care who require Incidental Medical Services and does not administer medication at this time. The Licensee states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home and LPA advised any weapons stored in rental units on the property shall follow licensing requirements. The Licensee works with Community Bridges food program and serves children breakfast, lunch, AM/PM snack, and sometimes dinner. |