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25 | On June 12th, 2023, at 3:15 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), David Nguyen met with Licensee, Laura Montes for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the unannounced annual inspection was explained. LPA was granted for entry into the facility by the licensee. There were seven (7) children present at the time of inspection. Licensee's daughter/assistant was also present during the inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM. to 5:30 PM. Meals—breakfast, AM snack, lunch, and PM snack—were provided to daycare children. Filtered water from dispenser on the refrigerator was provided for drinking water. 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 in all areas accessible to children. The 2-story house has 3 bathrooms and 2 and half bathrooms. Off-limits areas include the entire upstairs and the two-car attached garage. Off-limit areas are being made inaccessible by closed locked doors and baby gates. On-limits area include the living room, dining area, kitchen, laundry room, half bathroom in the hallway downstairs, and the backyard. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives and cleaners were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Outdoor play space is fenced. LPA observed living room area with age-developmental appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care.
Report continues on LIC809-C....
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