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25 | On June 27, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lea Habtom met with Licensee, Rosa Pena De Licata, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Licensee states no others are present in the home today. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. There were no children present during today's inspection. Licensee states she is closed until June 29, 2023.
Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas includes entire upstairs and both garages. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed an above ground spa which opens on one side. The latches were engaged and locked. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace is barricaded to prevent access by children. Stairs were barricaded to prevent access when children under 5 are present. Outdoor play space is fenced.
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 reviewed children’s files. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. The licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. Current CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 6/29/2023, and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for the Licensee and expires 6/30/2024. (Report continues LIC809-C) |