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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin made an unannounced Case Management visit and met with Licensee (LS), Catalina Miramontes, for the purpose of increasing the facility's capacity from 8 to 14. On 08/02/24, the Vacaville Fire Department granted the facility an R-3 class fire clearance to operate at a capacity of 14. A review of staff records on 08/19/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks received a criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. This facility is registered with the Resource and Referral, Food Program.
During today's visit, the Licensee and one staff (S1) were supervising four children, and ratio and capacity requirements were being met. The Licensee's Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid expire on 04/16/25. LS furnished evidence of completion of current and valid AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training for herself and S1. The staircase were barricaded with a child safety gate and the fireplace was screened with various children's bookshelves and a cubby. There is a functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. LPA did not observe any poison(s). The electrical wall outlets were covered with plastic safety caps. Licensee confirmed she currently had two children (C1 & C3) under 24 months old enrolled in care and there was two play yard available for use. Licensee did not furnish evidence to prove 15 minute checks was/were conducted for C1 within the past 60 days. |