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25 | On May 9, 2024 at 2:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Marie Rodriguez, met with licensee, Najim "Sam" Belalit, for an informal office meeting.
On January 21, 2024 LPA conducted an unannounced, annual inspection with licensee's substitute (A1). Licensee was not present and was travelling. During annual inspection, LPA issued one Type A citation for operating over capacity. LPA also issued two Type B citations for accessible cleaning solutions and for A1 operating a large capacity with no assistant present.
On February 2, 2024, LPA conducted a plan of correction (POC) visit. LPA met with A1. Licensee was not present and was travelling. LPA issued one Type B citation for licensee's temporary absence exceeding 20% of operating hours that the facility is providing care per day.
During meeting, following was discussed:
- Citations issued during annual inspection and POC visit.
Licensee was reminded of following:
- Licensee is the main provider for the licensed family child care home.
- If licensee will be temporarily away from facility, licensee must inform department and currently enrolled children's families, prior to temporary absence.
- If licensee's temporary absence will exceed 20% of operating hours a day, department must be made aware and approve.
- Licensee's substitute cannot be another licensed provider.
- If licensee (or substitute) is working alone in licensee's home, licensee (or substitute) must operate within capacity limits of a small licensed family child care home.
- Licensee's home can only operate as a large capacity when an assistant is present.
- Licensee must be aware of departments regulations.
Licensee stated they are aware of the importance of complying with all licensing regulations.
Deficiency issued during POC visit was cleared with today's office meeting. Copy of clearance letter provided to licensee during meeting.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Najim "Sam" Belalit. |