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25 | On 10/16/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carla Polanco met with Licensee Maria Espinoza for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Licensee is a Spanish speaker, visit was conducted in Spanish and the report was translated by LPA. There were nine children present 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 the master bedroom and bath, bedroom toward the front, fenced area/pool in the backyard and shed in the backyard. 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.
The backyard has an in-ground pool that is fenced per Title 22 regulations, LPA observed the gate to self-close and self-latch.
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