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25 | A Pre-licensing inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Leticia Rosales-Meza. The applicant is Spanish speaking. The applicant is requesting a license for a capacity of 8 children. Services will be available Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM. The applicant understands that 24hr consecutive care is prohibited. The residence is a three bedrooms, two bath home. There are three adults and one minor living in the home. The applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. During the pre-licensing inspection, LPA provided technical assistance to Applicant related to COVID-19 guidelines and self-assessment.
The floor and yard plans are verified. The children will have access to the living room, dining room and hallway bathroom. The "off limits" areas include the home's three bedrooms, kitchen and garage. These areas have been made inaccessible by key locked doors, and two secured safety gates. The home appears to be clean and orderly at this time and will remain so during childcare hours. There is a working telephone in the home. The sharp knives, cleaning supplies, medicines, will be stored out of the reach of children. There were no firearms and ammunition in the home at the time of this inspection. Applicant stated there are no poisons in the hone. The requirement that poisons be locked using a key or combination lock is reviewed. First Aid supplies will be maintained at the facility. The children in care will have access to age appropriate toys and equipment. The home is equipped with a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. The children will use the backyard as the outdoor play area and it is completely fenced. There is no spa, pool, pond, or fountain on the premises. None shall be added without prior approval of the Licensing agency.
Continued on LIC 809-C |