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25 | On 02/13/2023 at 09:35 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susy Cervantes and Cynthia Tamayo met with licensee, Maria Castillo, for an annual inspection and explained the reason for the visit to them. There are no children present during today's visit. Adults living in the home are licensee, their spouse, and adult daughter. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 23 hours per day.
A listing of staff criminal record clearances associated to this facility in the CCL Licensing Information System (LIS) on 12/5/22 was reviewed and it indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background clearances have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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.
LPA inspected inside and outside of the home. LPA observed a blocked fireplace, no wall heater, no stairs, and no bodies of water. There is an aquarium located in the living room. Licensee stated there are no weapons. Licensee stated they have dogs and they are vaccinated. LPA observed 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was serviced on 4/27/22. Carbon Monoxide detector and smoke detectors were operable. Sharp objects, medicines, poisons and cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in top shelf of hallway closet and a top kitchen cabinet. Back yard is fenced. Off limit areas: three bedrooms, one bathroom, shed, garage, right and left side yards.
LPA went over substitute options and reminded licensee they could only have 14 children according to their license with a qualified assistant. Licensee stated they do not transport children at this time, LPA reminded Licensee that children are never to be left in parked vehicles and must use appropriate car seats according to the child's age/weight/size.
Continues on report dated 02/13/2023 pg. 1/2 |