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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Deanna Villagrana and Pedro Solorio-Gutierrez met with licensee Celia Garza for an annual/random visit. LPAs explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's assistant Maria Luz Valencia, one renter and five day care children including one infant. One child was taken to school by assistant and another child arrived during visit. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee and three adult renters including her assistant.
A review of staff records on 11/18/2024 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 Celia Garza 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. LPAs observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPAs 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. LPAs observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher and a working combo 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 attached studio. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: right left side of home that is fenced off to children and left side storage. Licensee states there are no pets in the home. |