Facility-requested visit·September 10, 2024

An unannounced case management inspection was conducted today at 12:15 PM by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiriko Lynch. LPA met with licensee Kristie Rippetoe in response to the licensee\342\200\231s request for an increase of capacity to 14. An approved fire inspection was received on 09/10/24. The licensee has met the requirement for at least one year of experience. A copy of the staffing ratio requirements was provided and discussed with the licensee. The licensee acknowledged she understood the ratio requirements and has an assistant with the required documentation on file. The licensee understands that an assistant provider under the age of 18 cannot be left alone without an adult on the premises. The facility operates Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm. The residence is a 3 bedroom/2 bath single story home. The home and yard were toured, and the facility sketch was verified. The following areas will be off limits to children: all bedrooms, garage, prefab shop, and were made inaccessible by child safety knobs, gates, locks etc. Home utilizes central air and heat. The children use the backyard as the outdoor play area, and it is fenced completely. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed in the yard. The home is equipped with a working smoke detector and fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. The Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. There were no deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Kristie Rippetoe. Facility is approved for large capacity license as of today 09/10/24.