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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Antonia Rivera for an annual/random visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's assistant Gloria Diaz Rivera and nine day care children. Two additional children arrived during visit who are licensee's grandchildren Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 10:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, and occasionally her adult son.
A review of staff records on 03/26/2024 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 Antonia Rivera 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 in 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, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath and one bedroom. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: right back side of home that is fenced off to children, locked garage that includes a studio. LPA observed one dog and licensee is vaccinated. LPA observed licensee and assistant have a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 09/24/2024 and completed Mandated Reporter training. Licensee completed on 08/18/2023 and assistant on 08/22/2023. |