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25 | On September 27th,2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano conducted an annual required inspection which included a tour of the home and yard, and a review of the required day-care forms with the licensee, Pranita today. Present in the home is Licensee, 12 children and 1 adult assistant, Valerie Manjarez. During inspection it was found that capacity and ratio requirements of children were observed in compliance today.
OFF LIMIT AREAS: Entire upstairs area of the home, office area, and part of yard that contains pool. Adults living in the home are Licensee, and Husband, Dean Ballback. A review of records indicates that all adults working or living in the home who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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.
The facility operates 9am-1pm, Monday-Friday. Licensee stated that the facility follows the San Carlos school district calendar for holiday closures. LPA observed the following: No baby walkers, bouncers, exercausers, etc. allowed to be used during day-care hours. Home has proper lighting and ventilation. Home has a working telephone, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. Licensee stated that there is a body of water on property, LPA observed that the pool was properly barricaded as well as in an off limits are that is completely fenced.
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