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25 | On 5/10/ 2023, at 2:40 pm., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual required Inspection and met with the Licensee, Maria Castaneda, and licensee's assistant/daughter Johanna Castaneda. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. At 3:20 pm, Co- licensee Diana Castaneda arrived at the facility. Co- licensee Diana Castaneda and Assistant Johanna Castaneda aided as a translator due to licensee's primary language is Spanish. There were no daycare children present during this inspection. Licensee stated that she has not provided care to children since 2/2023. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday, from 5:00 am- 7:00 pm.
This 1 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home was toured and inspected. The following areas are used for daycare: living room area, kitchen, dining room, bedroom (daycare room), bathroom 1 (hallway), bathroom 2 (daycare bathroom), fenced backyard. Off-limits areas include: bedroom 1, bedroom 2, and garage.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. Licensee stated that there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home.
A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. 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. |