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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Cortney Nelson and Ashley Lopez, met with Licensee, Blanca Estella Rocha, for an unannounced Required- 1 Year Inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were 2 children (1 preschool-age/ 1 infant) and the Licensee present, which is compliant with the home license capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the home and the hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 6:00AM-6:00PM.
Licensee states that there are no additional adults residing in the home.
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's reviewed the facility roster (LIC9040) and fire/disaster drill log during todays inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 1/6/2023, which is compliant with the six-month requirement for homes. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher (last serviced: 7/2022), functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states that she does not currently have any children in care who require Incidental Medical Services and does not administer medication at this time. There are no weapons or firearms in the home.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes, Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm |