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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Blesi met with Licensee, Florivey Ortega, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Licensee's adult children were also home, upstairs. There were four napping day care children present ages, 3, 4, 2, and 2.
At 12:20 PM., Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include upstairs, garage and two side yards. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Per Licensee, there are no weapons in the home. No bodies of water. Hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace is barricaded to prevent access by children. Stairs were barricaded to prevent access when children under 5 are present. Outdoor play space is fenced.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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.
A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. Current CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 11/2023. LPA observed AB1207 Mandated Reporter Certificate for Christine which expires 12/5/2024. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Certificate expired 10/2023 and she plans to renew her training by the end of this month. (Report continues LIC809-C) |