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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carla Polanco met with Licensee Erika Silva for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Inspection was conducted in Spanish. There were twelve children present and three adults during the inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
All adults subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. 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.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include downstairs bathroom #1, laundry room and entire upstairs. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed playroom area with age appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Outdoor play space is fenced.
The backyard has an in-ground pool that is fenced per Title 22 regulations, and LPA observed the gate to self-close and self-latch.
Continues on LIC809-C...... |