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25 | An unannounced annual/random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Castro. LPA met with Jennifer Blair, Licensee (L1). There are currently five adults living in the home. L1 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.
During the inspection the home was toured inside and outside. The licensee (L1) and two Staff were supervising nine children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The facility’s operating hours are 7:30AM to 5:30PM, Monday–Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the four bedrooms and two bathrooms, living/dining area, kitchen, and garage, and were made inaccessible by means of a children safety gate. The top of the staircase near the living room was barricaded with a child safety gate. The fireplace was screened with a child safety gate. The home was clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. The backyard is used as the outdoor play area, it is fully fenced. There is a hot tub that is covered and securely locked on all corners and the hot tub was fully enclosed in wrought iron fencing that was at least five feet in height and met fencing requirements. There were no other bodies of water observed in the yard. There is a working telephone in the home. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated that there are no poisons kept in the home. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher rated at least 2-A, 10: BC. Last conducted and documented emergency/fire drill was on 06/14/24. Licensee stated that there are no firearms or weapons in the home, none were observed during today’s visit. Five child files were reviewed and current. Facility roster was reviewed and current. (Continue to LIC 809-C)
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