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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx and Stephanie Piring, met with Licensee, Ruhina Chowdhury, for an unannounced annual / one year inspection. During the inspection LPAs observed a census of eight children being supervised by the licensee and assistant. Facilities hours of operation are Monday through Friday 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas include: upstairs, and garage. Licensee understands that children may never enter off-limit areas.
LPAs observed a working telephone, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPAs observed home was safe, orderly, and free of hazards. LPAs observed a variety of age-appropriate toys within the home. LPAs observed fireplace and stairs within the home barricaded. Licensee understands that if there are any poisons in the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. Licensee stated there are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises.
LPAs observed all required postings, a children's roster and fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted 08/2023. LPAs reviewed records of children’s files and licensee's file, all which contained the required documentation. Licensee has current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training, which expires 03/2025. Licensee has current Mandated Reporter Training, which expires of 06/2024. Licensee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's’ must be completed every two years.
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.
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