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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Cortney Nelson and Ashley Lopez, met with Licensee, Maria Fernandez, for an unannounced Required- 1 Year Inspection. LPAs were granted access to the home by the Licensee and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were six (6) children (two infants/ four preschool-age), the Licensee, and Assistant (Maria A.) present, which is compliant with the home license capacity and ratio requirements. LPAs observed all required postings near the entrance to the home and the hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 6:00AM-6:00PM.
The Licensee states that adults over the age of 18, residing in the home are: herself, her friend (Jorge), and her son (Oscar). All adults residing in the home have Criminal Background Check Clearance and proof of negative tuberculosis (TB) test.
The 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.
LPAs reviewed facility roster (LIC9040) and fire/disaster drill log and observed the last drill was conducted on 2/17/2023, which is compliant with the six-month requirement for homes. LPAs observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher (last serviced: 2/2023), functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. The Licensee states that she does not currently have any children in care who require Incidental Medical Services and does not administer medication at this time. There are no weapons or firearms in the home.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes, Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm |