Facility-requested visit·January 9, 2024

On January 9th, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx met with Licensee, Haley Nichelmann, for an unannounced licensee initiated case management inspection. The purpose of today's inspection is for a capacity increase from a small licensee to a large license. Fire clearance was granted on 01/03/2024 by El Dorado County Fire Department. During the inspection there was a census of four children in care being supervised by the licensee. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facilities hours of operation are Monday through Friday 07:00 AM to 05:30 PM. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas include: backyard other than fenced in play area, laundry room, hallway bathroom, closets. Licensee understands that children may never enter off-limit areas. LPA observed firearms within the home are stored and locked to meet regulation. LPA observed hot tub on the premises has been drained, has a hard top cover, and is locked on all 4 sides. Effective today, 01/09/2024, THIS FACILITY IS LICENSED FOR A MAX. CAP (WHEN THERE IS AN ASSISTANT PRESENT): 12 - NO MORE THAN 4 INFANTS. CAP 14 - NO MORE THAN 3 INFANTS. 1 CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND 1 CHILD AT LEAST AGE 6. Licensee understands that when there is no assistant present, the facility reverts back to the ratios of a small capacity. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Haley Nichelmann. Notice of site provided and must remain posted for 30 days.