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25 | On March 14, 2020 at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jo Ann Legaspi conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee Rosa Hernandez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by the Licensee. Maritza Hernandez, Licensee’s adult daughter, provided Spanish translation services. Only the Licensee, Staff Maritza Hernandez and eleven (11) children were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a three (3) bedroom, two (2) bathroom house. Staff M. Hernandez accompanied LPA during this inspection. The following areas used for childcare are: living room, dining room, one (1) bathroom, two (2) bedrooms, fenced and shaded backyard and fenced front yard. The off limit areas are the remaining bedroom and bathroom, which is made inaccessible using doorknob covers.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were observed inaccessible to children during this inspection. The Licensee has available toys, play equipment and materials. Licensee states children play in the fenced and shaded backyard and fenced front yard for outdoor activities. Licensee was reminded that continuous supervision is to be given to children whenever engaged in outdoor activities. No bodies of water were observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home.
First Aid and CPR certifications for the Licensee and Staff M. Hernandez expire on March 2022. Licensee has required immunizations. The facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 03/02/2022.
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.
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