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25 | On October 16, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with Licensee, Daisy Stephen to gain signature for a report generated from an inspection conducted on October 10, 2024. The report on October 10, 2024 read as follows:
On October 10, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams conducted an unannounced annual random inspection and met with Facility Representative, Talya Siv. LIC (126) Entrance Checklist for Family Childcare Homes was provided and reviewed with Facility Representative and Licensee’s Assistant, Thanaja Kumarathasan. There were two Assistants and Licensee’s daughter providing care to 7 children upon arrival at the facility. LPA was informed that Licensee was currently out of town due to a medical conern. Facility hours of operation are Monday- Friday from 8:30am – 5:00 pm. Facility Representative stated that Licensee does not provide overnight care. LPA verified that annual fees are current. Criminal record clearances have been verified.
Facility Representative 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 Childcare 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.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Upon entry, LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist and Notification of Parent Rights postings.
The off-limits areas of the home include: entire upstairs, the master bedroom and the garage. Facility Representative stated there are no weapons in the home. There is a pet dog in the home that does not interact with children in care.
Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by way of gate and closed doors.
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