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25 | On February 27, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Salene Mayberry met with Licensee Karmyna Gonzalez for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. Also present during the inspection was Licensee’s husband/assistant Gerardo Gonzalez and her adult son Saul Gonzalez. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 6:00 pm and other hours as arranged. Licensee states she does transport children. A review of the Facility Personnel Summary shows that all adults living and working in the home have criminal record clearances on file with Licensing office. Licensee stated that no new residents have moved into the home since licensure. Capacity specified on the license was met during today’s inspection. Present in the facility were 5 children. LPA verified the annual fees are current.
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.
A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and out. The two-story home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a garage. LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist and Notification of Parent Rights. LPA also observed a current roster and confirmed that fire drills are conducted at least once every six months. LPA verified the facility maintains a working phone, has a 3A40BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA observed that all hazardous and personal hygiene items are inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed a fireplace in the home that was appropriately barricaded to prevent access by children.
Report continued on LIC809-C. |