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25 | On 2/7/23 at 11:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Mangina conducted an unannounced Annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee, Carmen Beltran. The one-story three bedroom one bathroom home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Also present in the home were Licensee’s husband Sotero Beltran and five day care children. Proper supervision and ratios were observed. The 2A10BC fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. 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.
Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 8/2023. Licensee meets immunization requirements and ha completed Mandated Reporter Training which expires 7/4/23. Licensee maintains emergency records for children. LPA reviewed five child files which were all complete. Last disaster drill was 1/18/23.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include: living room, porch, bedroom 1, bedroom 2, bathroom. Off limits areas include: kitchen, hall and bedroom 3 and are inaccessible through use of safety gates and door knob covers. There is a working phone at the facility. The licensee has sufficient ages appropriate, safe, toys and equipment available. The home has a fully fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. LPA observed that there are several holes and concrete pieces embedded in the accessible back yard that pose tripping hazards.
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