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25 | On 8/15/22 at 2:22PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with licensee’s helpers, Maria Gonzalez and Viridiana Bernal. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility. Translation provided by Language Link translators ID# 13103 and 15076. There were 11 children in care, four of whom were infants. This facility is a two bedroom, one bathroom home with an unattached room and bathroom. The following areas are used for childcare: kitchen, living room, dining room, bedroom 2 and bathroom. Off-limit areas include: bedroom 1 and unattached room and bathroom which are made inaccessible. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. LPA observed hazardous items inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed helpers, poisons shall be placed in a storage area and locked. LPA observed toys and materials available for the children. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. LPA informed licensee’s helpers, children shall be supervised during outdoor activities. Licensee's helpers stated there are no bodies of water and LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Licensee’s helper stated there are no weapons in the home.
Licensee’s helper 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. One of licensee’s helpers, Adult 1 (A1) has been working at the facility since July 2022 and does not have a criminal background clearance, see LIC809D deficiency cited and civil penalty assessed.
Maria Gonzalez’s first aid and CPR certifications expire 8/22/23 and mandated reporter certificate expired 8/30/22. The last fire/disaster drills were conducted and documented 10/2021, Technical Assistance provided. See LIC809C continuation... |