Araceli Saavedra

CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

(d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's son-in-law (S5) who resides at the home and has not obtained clearance and is still 'in process' which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs reminded licensee that all persons working, residing or volunteering shall obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department.

ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING OR GROUNDS

(a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following:(6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interview with Licensee she stated that since the on limit bathroom is under construction, children are using the off limit master bathroom until the on limit bathroom is fixed. LPAs reminded Licensee that the Department needs to be informed of any changes to on limit area prior to use of off limit areas for children in care.

OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed dishwashing tablets, hydrogen peroxide solution, vinegar in the dining area, medications on a low shelf in the hallway and master bedroom and cosmetic products in a low shelf in the master bathroom. All items are observed to be within reach of children in care. LPAs reminded Licensee that these items needs to be placed in high cabinets, off limit areas or in child locked cabinets to prevent access by children.

OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee unable to produce a children's roster, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

Based on records review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee has not documented a fire/disaster drill since 5/20/21 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee has not renewed the training which expired on 11/04/20, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.