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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kelli Waters and Kelly Gerth conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a large family childcare at the above home on 03/14/25 at the time listed above. LPA met with Licensee Blanca Vallejo, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. Present during the inspection were 4 children, with 2 infants.
The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including the entire second floor, pantry, downstairs closet, and garage. The facility is licensed as a large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of 14 children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license. The fire clearance for a large family child care was approved on 07/17/23 Valley Center Fire Department.
During the inspection, LPA observed Licensee to be responsive and aware of where the children were at all times. A working cell phone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed, along with a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. All hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children. Stairs are barricaded with a baby gate when children are in care. Weapons are present and inspected by LPA Waters. Weapons are stored according to Title 22 Regulations. Licensee, Blanca Vallejo, understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations.
The facility provides clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys for children. A current roster is on file, and required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parent’s Rights, are displayed. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill conducted on 10/10/24. |