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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Deanna Villagrana and Martha Jimenez-Villanueva met with licensee Joanna Rocha Rocha for a required three year and increase of capacity visit. LPAs explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's adult daughter Ruby Lopez who is also her helper, and five day care children including one infant. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, adult daughter, 16 and 14 year old daughters and 12 year old son.
A review of staff records on 02/09/2024 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 Joanna Rocha Rocha 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 barricaded stairs and two fireplaces 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 2A10BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: upstairs master bedroom/bath, two bedrooms, on bath, downstairs bedroom, kitchen, second living room and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: right side of home that is fenced off to children. LPAs observed two dogs in the fenced off area. Licensee states dogs stays in the area and are vaccinated. LPAs observed licensee and daughter have a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 02/01/2025 and completed Mandated Reporter training. Licensee completed on 01/19/2023 and daughter completed 03/23/2023. |