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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Jimenez-Villanueva made an unannounced Case Management Inspection in response to a request to increase the capacity. LPA met with Licensee, Maria Contreras, and explained to her the purpose of today's visit. Also present in the home were licensee's adult assistant, licensee's husband, and two (2) daycare children including one (1) infant and one (1) preschool age. Licensee states that there are seven (7) adults residing in the home: herself, her domestic partner, her son, her mother, her sister, her brother and her mother in law. Fire clearance was granted on October 29, 2024 by Soledad Fire Department. LPA observed home is two story home.
Licensee states that the daycare is open Monday – Saturday from 6:00AM to 6:00PM. Licensee has completed the Preventative Health and Safety Training including Nutrition and Lead Poisoning Prevention and a copy of the certification is on file. Licensee's CPR and First Aid certifications are current and expire on 11/11/2024. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training was completed on February 15, 2023. LPA reminded licensee that Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers shall be renewed by all staff every two years from completion date.
Licensee was informed that if eventually a large license is granted, the maximum capacity is 14 and a qualified helper is required to be present whenever there are more than 8 children in care and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. Licensee understands that in absence of a qualified helper, her license capacity automatically returns to capacity 8 and ratio must be observed as well. Graphical material showing ratio for a large FCCH license was provided to the licensee.
LPA inspected the indoor and outdoor areas of the home. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, blocked fireplace, gated stairs and no bodies of water. Off limit areas inside the home are one bedroom, laundry area and attached garage in the first floor and the entire second floor (master bedroom with bath, 3 bedrooms (Room 1-3) and 1 bath. Off limit areas outside the home: right and left driveways. Left driveway is fenced. LPA observed back yard is fenced and the backyard is using for children outdoor activities including the gazebo located in the right corner and a shed in the left corner and the porch. Cleaning products, sharp objects, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed sufficient toys, supplies, and equipment for the day care children. Licensee states that there are no weapons and not pets in the home.
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