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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Ana Martinez for an annual/random visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's husband who is her assistant and 11 day care children including four infants. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee and her husband.
A review of staff records on 10/01/2024 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 Ana Martinez 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 two barricaded fireplaces 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. Licensee's husband left during the visit to pick up a school age child leaving licensee alone with the 11 children. License was operating over capacity. Licensee was previously advised during a visit on 03/03/2022 that a helper is required to assist in the home whenever the number of children is greater than eight. 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: one bedroom and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left and right side of home that is fenced off to children and locked storage. Licensee states there |