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25 | A required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Melchisedeck Augustin and Cindy Castro. A review of staff records on 09/15/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks received a 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.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee (LS) and one staff (S1) were supervising twelve children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are 7:00AM to 5:00PM, Mon–Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the entire second floor, one bedroom on the first floor, and garage, and were made inaccessible by means of plastic slip op doorknob covers and children’s safety gates. The staircase in the living room was barricaded with a child safety gate. The fireplace was screened by a child’s cubby. The home was clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Licensee’s EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire 06/23/2024. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were stored out of the reach of children. There is a functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. Licensee stated she did not store firearm(s) or other dangerous weapon(s) on the premise. Poison(s) were key locked in a bedroom. Licensee furnished current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate and required staff immunization record for herself and S1. |