Follow-up·February 2, 2024

On 2/2/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection of the Family Child Care Home (FCCH) for a change of capacity. LPA met with Galilea Gomez Abonce, Assistant of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA notes there are four (4) children present during this inspection being cared by Assistant. Per Assistant, Licensee, Maria Abonce is out of the FCCH running an errand. LPA notes, licensee arrived at the FCCH at 12:15 PM. During this inspection, LPA and Assistant toured the and interior and exterior of the FCCH. LPA observed the FCCH's interior and exterior to be free of hazardous materials and/or toxins at the time of the visit. LPA observed cleaning compounds located under the sink in a locked cabinet. Sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Medication for the family was observed to be stored in the bedrooms. LPA notes all areas are inaccessible to children by means of gates or door safety knobs. LPA conducted record reviewed of the Licensee\342\200\231s and Assistant\342\200\231s records. LPA notes, Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid/ CPR certification which was completed on 7/31/22 and Mandated Reporter training certificate was taken on 9/21/22. LPA reviewed Assistant records and found Assistance First Aid/CPR was completed on 7/31/22 and Mandated Reporter training certificate was completed on 3/21/23. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher which was purchased on 10/27/23. Detectors was not tested due to children napping during inspection. The Licensee submitted documentation for a FCCH change of capacity. The Licensee is seeking to change the FCCH\342\200\231s capacity from 8 (Small FCCH) to 14 (Large FCCH). The Lompoc Fire Department granted a fire clearance following an inspection completed at FCCH on 12/13/23. Applicant rents/leases the home and has landlord consent. Because the applicant, rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). CONT 809-C The home meets Title 22 of CCR requirements for a Large Family Child Care license effective today. Effective date of license is today 2/2/24. LPA provided the Licensee a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) to be posted. Exit interview and review of this report was conducted with licensee, Maria Abonce in Spanish.