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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Lupe Alvarez for a required one year visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's assistant Ophelia Casarez and seven day care children including one infant. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:30pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee and her husband.
A review of staff records on 10/04/2022 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Lupe Alvarez 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 toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace and wood burning stove in the living room of the home. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items inside the home are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. LPA observed a working smoke detector and a working carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: entire home including master bedroom/bath, two bedrooms, one bath, kitchen, living room and laundry room. LPA observed swim/spa with a locked cover. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: back and right side of home that is fenced off to children. Licensee has two dogs that stay in the fenced area of the home and are vaccinated. LPA observed licensee and licensee have a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 06/2023 and completed Mandated Reporter training. |