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25 | On March 7, 2023, at 11:55 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee, Elsa Lizarraga. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. One (1) daycare child and no staff members were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom house with a studio/garage and 1 bathroom. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: The living room, hallway bathroom (located downstairs), the kitchen, the dining area, tv room, and the backyard. The following areas are kept inaccessible with the use of locks and safety gates: Off limits areas are: 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms that are located on the second story and the attached studio/garage with 1 bathroom. Hours of operation are: Monday-Sunday from 5:00 am-6:00 pm.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a backyard that is not properly fenced and is available for outdoor activities at time of inspection. Part of the fence is on the far right is slanting. Licensee shall supervise children during outside activities at all times. The upstairs is not used and is gated off at the bottom of the stairway and the applicant understands the gate must be in place when children under five years are present during day care hours. No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances. 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. |