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25 | On July 26th, 2023, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), David Nguyen met with Licensee, Elizabeth Martinez for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. The unannounced annual inspection was explained. LPA was granted for entry into the facility by Licensee. There were five (5) children present at the time of inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM. to 6:00 PM. Meals—breakfast, lunch, PM snack, and dinner—are provided to day care children. Bottled water is provided for drinking water. LPA verified the annual fees are current.
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.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. The one-story home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The off-limits area in the home include the shed in the backyard, and all bedrooms. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by doorknob covers and SUPERVISION. The on-limits areas in the home include the living room, kitchen, dining area, bathroom in the hallway, the front yard, and the backyard. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 3B40BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives and cleaners were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed age-appropriate toys in the living accessible to day care children.
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