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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Elizabeth Berumen met with Licensee, Ofelia Maldonado, for an annual inspection and explained the reason for the visit to her. There were five day care children present during this visit, (one infant, three preschoolers and one school age). Licensee's assistant, Maria Maldonado-Ortiz and Licensee's husband, Francisco Maldonado.
Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Licensee states that the adults living in the home are, herself, her husband (Francisco Maldonado), granddaughter (Valerie Maldonado) Daughter (Maria Maldonado) daughter in law (Mayra Maldonado) son (Eric Maldonado) and step-granddaughter Valerie Leonor.
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.
LPA inspected inside and outside of the home. Off limit areas: three bedrooms, detached studio (garage) and two storage sheds in the backyard. LPA observed that both storage sheds were locked. LPA observed barricaded wall heater. No bodies of water. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Licensee states she has a dog and has proof of vaccination. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher that was serviced on 04/04/23. The Carbon Monoxide detector and smoke detectors were tested and proved to be functioning. Sharp objects, medicines, poisons and cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and locked. Backyard is fenced and safe for children. There is a detached studio on the property where Eric and Mayra Maldonado live. The home has a working telephone number; Licensee provided her cell number (831) 234-3526. LPA reminded Licensee of capacity options and assistant requirements. Licensee states she does not transport children, LPA reminded Licensee that children are never to be left in parked vehicles and must use appropriate car seats according to the child's age/weight/size.
Continues on report dated 04/20/2023.
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