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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stacy Torrence conducted a pre-licensing inspection of the facility on today’s date due to receiving an application on 03/15/2021 requesting a location change. Applicant has requested to relocate her family childcare from 1001 Encinitas Street, La Habra to 124 Eastwood Place, Brea. LPA toured the facility, with Maria Yanez, applicant, who is Spanish Speaking. Also present during today’s inspection was applicant’s daughter, who translated for applicant. Currently there are five adult residents and five minor children living in the home. Applicant stated she is not currently registered with any Foster Care agency or holds a foster parent license. Applicant was reminded if changes to notify the licensing office.
A review of criminal clearance records on this date indicates adults who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
The facility is a two-story home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, attached garage, front yard(not fenced), and fenced backyard. Applicant has designated the family room, living room, kitchen, dining room, one bathroom, and backyard as part of her day-care. Applicant has designated entire second floor, (which includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attic), one bedroom (located on the first floor), garage, and front yard as the off-limit areas. Applicant has placed a safety gate at the bottom stairs leading to the second floor, ensuring these areas are inaccessible to the children in care. Applicant stated all bedroom doors have locks and LPA observed them during today’s inspection. The applicant acknowledged the children may never enter the off-limit areas, during operation hours. Control of property was verified by LPA during today’s inspection. The applicant has a cell phone that is used for childcare. The applicant was informed if a cell phone is used for childcare, it must remain on the premises at all times during hours of operation. Applicant was informed and understands the home is to be free from smoking during hours of operation.
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