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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with Licensee Laura Becerra for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Licensee states no other adults are present in the home today except for her assistant. At 9:10, LPA observed a total census of 12 children, composed of 9 preschool children and 3 infants.
Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include Front Bedrooms, Master Bathroom, Back Side Yard, and Garage. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Per Licensee, there are no weapons in the home and LPA did not observe bodies of water at the facility. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace is barricaded to prevent access by children. There are stairs in the front of the home between play area and house that are properly fenced.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and observed them to be complete. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. Current CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 10/2024, and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for the Licensee and expires 7/2025.
Licensee stated she places infant children on their backs when they are napping. LPA reviewed infant sleep plan (LIC 9227) requirement with Licensee, and 15-minute observation checks of napping infants.
(Report continues LIC809-C) |