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25 | An Annual/Random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin. A review of staff records on 09/13/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks received a criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensees were 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. According to the Licensees, the facility was partnered with Child Start Inc., and was registered with the Resource and Referral Agency's, Food Program. The facility currently did not have any active/standing waivers.
During today’s inspection, the home and grounds were toured. Licensee (LS) and Co-Licensee (LS1) were supervising eight children and were operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The off-limits areas of the home are two bedrooms and one bathroom, office, living room, laundry room, backyard, and garage, were made inaccessible by means of a children’s safety gates. The children have access to the kitchen and dining areas, family room and one bathroom. The facility’s operating hours are 6:30am to 5:30pm, Mon–Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensees was reviewed and verified.
The home was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys available for children. There is a working telephone in the home and the Licensee understood that the facility telephone was required to stay at the facility during operating hours. Licensees’ American Red Cross Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications expire on 06/24/25. (Continue to LIC 809-C)
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