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25 | An annual/random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother. LPA met with Licensee, Traci Spain (L1). 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. During today’s visit L1 was supervising 8 preschool children (C1-C8), all over the age of 2 years, without an assistant present, operating beyond the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. Based on interview, L1 stated that her assistant is sick today, and L1 didn't realize she wasn't coming in until the same time the last children were dropped off. The facility’s operating hours are Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm and Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am- 4:00pm. L1 provided a current roster of children in care as required. LPA verified that the children present were listed on the roster. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The home's master bedroom and bathroom are off-limits and made inaccessible by a doorknob cover. The home was observed to be 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. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated that no poisons are stored on the premises and none were observed during today's inspection. The facility's family room has a gas fireplace which is barricaded with a child safety gate. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher that appeared to charged and rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months; last drill was documented on 10/10/24. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's inspection.
Continued on LIC 809-C
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