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25 | On May 21st, 2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mandie Goodwin and Gagandeep Singh met with Licensee Gabriela Amaro, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Also in the home was one other adult. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA observed there were two daycare children upon arrival over the age of 2. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:00-5:30pm.
Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas include the entire upstairs, the downstairs bedroom, laundry room, garage, and backyard. Licensee acknowledges that children may never enter the off limit areas. LPA observed the required postings, a fully charged fire extinguisher, and functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. There is a weapon stored in the home with ammunition stored and locked separately. No bodies of water were observed today. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children.
LPA reviewed two children’s files, which were observed to be complete. A current children’s roster was observed. Licensee has record of conducting fire drills at least every six months. Per record, last drill was conducted on 3/6/24. LPA provided and reviewed the Family Child Care Home Entrance Checklist. LPA discussed the requirement of renewing CPR and mandated reporter training every 2 years. Licensee’s CPR is current and expires 6/24/25. Mandated reporter is current and expires 4/22/26. Mandated reporter training can be renewed at mandatedreporterca.com
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. (Report continues LIC809-C) |