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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cortney Nelson, met with Licensee, Hilda Fernandez-Hernandez, for an unannounced Required- 1 Year Inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were 10 children (7 preschool-age /1 infant /2 school-age), Licensee, and Assistant, Diana Matias, which is compliant with the home license capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the home. Hours of operation for the facility are Monday – Friday, 7:00AM-5:00PM.
Licensee states that adults, over the age of 18, residing in the home are: herself and her spouse (Cesar Fernandez). Licensee additionally has rental unit attached to home with renters, Odalis Ixtlahuaca and Miguel Mendosa. All adults residing in the home have Criminal Background Check Clearance and signed Criminal Record Statements (LIC508).
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 reviewed facility roster (LIC9040) and fire/disaster drill log during todays inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 01/18/2022, which is compliant with the six-month requirement for homes. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states that she has a child in care who requires Incidental Medical Services (inhaler) and does not administer medication for any additional children at this time. The Licensee states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. |