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25 | Licensing Program Analyst Jennifer Velasco (LPA) met with Licensee Margarita Kashirskaia (L1) to conduct an inspection for the purpose of approving a capacity increase from eight to 14 children, with an assistant. The Fire Marshal's Fire Safety Inspection Clearance has been received by the Department, and the home has been cleared for up to 14 children. LPA toured all areas of the home that are accessible to children. Today’s census was eight children, of which two were school aged and six were preschool aged. No infants were in care at this time.
L1 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.
Off-limit areas include: bedroom #3 (with bathroom) downstairs, and bedroom #4 (with bathroom) upstairs, as well as the gated stairs, the garage, and the fenced pool area. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas and she must notify the department if she wishes to make the rooms accessible to children. LPA observed a current children's roster and fire drill log. LPA observed a pull-down fire alarm and two new smoke detectors. L1 stated she does not have any firearms. LPA observed the badkyard pool is enclosed with a five foot fence and a self latching gate and thereby meets regulatory requirements.
LPA reminded L1 that for any assistant she must ensure and maintain documentation of the assistant’s current Livescan clearance and association to the facility, current Mandated Reporter training, immunization record, and other required records. L1 stated she understands the assistant’s CPR/First Aid certificate must be current if the assistant is to be left alone with the children. LPA advised L1 that she must be present in the home a minimum of 80% of operating hours. |