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25 | On August 14, 2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jennie Tedlos conducted an unannounced 1 Year required inspection and met with Licensee, Puspa Sharma. LPAs observed 6 children supervised by Licensee. Criminal record clearances have been verified. Facility fees were reviewed and are current. Licensee stated there are no new residents in the home since licensure. Licensee operation hours are Monday- Friday: 8:30 AM- 5:30 PM and does not provide overnight care.
LPAs and Licensee toured the facility during the inspection. No areas are off-limits. The backyard is fenced.
LPAs observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children. LPA observed that cleaning materials were inaccessible. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet regulation. Toys appear to be safe.
LPA conducted record reviews during the inspection. Five child files, Licensee, and her Assistants’ files were reviewed. LPA discussed mandated reporter training with the Licensee. Licensee understands Mandated Reporter Training is to be completed every two years. Mandated reporter training can be accessed at www.mandatedreporterca.com. CPR/First Aid certification was reviewed for Licensee. Certification expiration date is 09/2023. Licensee was reminded that CPR/First Aid certification is to be completed every two years. LPA observed fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented.
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 the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
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