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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Deanna Villagrana and Pedro Solorio-Gutierrez met with licensee Cristina Lamas for an annual/random visit. LPAs explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's two sisters who are her assistants and five day care children. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 7:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, adult daughter and brother.
A review of staff records on 11/19/2024 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 Cristina Lamas 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.
LPAs 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. LPs observed a barricaded fireplace in the home. LPAs 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, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: right side of home that is fenced off to children and locked storage. Licensee states she only has 10 canneries. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 07/29/2026 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 07/17/2023. Licensee's assistants also have current certificates on file. |