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25 | On 11/09/22 at 4:05PM, LPA, Luigi Gargaro, conducted an announced prelicensing change of location inspection with the applicant. The purpose of the visit is to ensure the home is in compliance with standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. Analyst met with applicant, Ardo Shire, to tour the facility. Ms. Shire speaks and understands English but had her daughter Raqiya Abdille present for additional translation. The two floor, two bedroom, two bathroom apartment was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and the fire extinguisher meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. Analyst inquired if there are any bodies of water or weapons in the home and the applicant replied no. A review of records on this date indicates that all adults or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions.
Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. Applicant rents the home and provided proof of control of property in the form of a home lease agreement that she submitted with her original application. First Aid and CPR expire in February of 2024 for the applicant.
Applicant will be using the following rooms for childcare: the kitchen, the dining area, the living room and the day care bathroom all located in the first floor of the home. The following areas will be off limits: the entire second floor of the home. The second floor is made inaccessible with a child safety gate installed at the bottom of the home staircase. The applicant has a wall heating unit that she attests is inoperable but understands that if it is ever made operable she will be required to make it inaccessible with an installed safety gate or other security device. The applicant has sufficient day care equipment available. Applicant states she will take children to a local park for outdoor activity whenever necessary instead of using unenclosed patio space in front of home. |