Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yesenia Villa conducted a case management visit on 10/24/19 for the purpose of investigating a self reported unusual incident reported to the department on 10/11/19. Upon arrival LPA Villa was greeted by Licensee Jeanette Lenzini. LPA Villa asked the licensee how many children were present and licensee stated there were seven children.
LPA Villa walked into the home and counted eight children. Four of the children were infants under age two, the other four children ranged in ages from two to three years of age. Also present during today’s inspection was licensees son in law Michael Finlay and Licensees, six-year-old granddaughter who was being cared for by Mr. Finlay her father, on an off-limits area of the home. The minor was not on the facility roster and licensee was advised any child under age ten must be counted in the ratio.
Per Licensee there are three adults and two children residing in the home. Licensee was advised that any child under age 10 that resides in the home is to be taken into consideration for the ratio. All adults residing in the home have obtained caregiver background checks and or exemptions prior to residing in the home.
This facility is licensed for (14) children when an assistant is present. Licensee stated that Mr. Finlay is not her regular assistant as her permanent assistant is Rocio Lopez her daughter in law. Mr. Finlay resides in the home and has no contact with the children per licensee. Licensee stated he is just as another pair of eyes. Licensee stated that Rocio Lopez is a volunteer and had to leave early on this day. Mr. Finlay stated that this was a one time incident were he had to step in to assist the licensee.
LPA Villa requested to see Mr. Finlay, staff files and Licensee stated that she had none for him as he wasn’t a regular assistant. LPA Villa discussed the requirements for any adult that has contact with the children, including but not limited to having proof of immunizations, MMR, TDAP, TB and Influenza. A three-year required inspection was previously conducted on 06/20/19 by LPA Valencia where the licensee had been previously cited for over capacity.
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