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25 | On December 2,2022, at approximately 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nathan Garcia and Maria Olguin-Leon conducted an unannounced case management inspection for capacity increase. LPA met with the licensee, Heydi Turcios, and her helpers, Marisol and Yanci Turcios taking care of 6 children present. The purpose of the inspection was explained to her. The licensee initiated and applied for capacity increase. Child Care Licensing received the fire clearance approval for the capacity increase request on 7/5/22. The day-care areas also have changed, utilizing the living room, one bedroom, one bathroom on lower level, backyard and additional bedroom towards the backyard. Licensee sent a copy of new facility sketch to LPM Cindy Interiano on 11/2/2022. LPAs observed and checked the added room for health and safety hazards. The room inspected is cleared and is added on the facility sketch. The children's furniture that were in good condition and repair. Cubbies were available for the children to store their belonging available near the entrance. All electrical outlets were the updated version with built-in child proof blockage to prevent children's access. The lower kitchen cabinets and drawers in the food preparation area were free of harmful and dangerous objects. The children's bathroom was clean and in order. Child proof knobs were installed to the doors to prevent children access to the off-limit area. All sharp corners were covered. Gates were installed at the stairways indoor. Two fully charged 1A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and first aid supplies available in the day-care. The outdoor play area was completely fenced and was padded with turf. There was a swing set and structures available for the children to play in. During the visit at 9:20 AM LPAs observed a man was walking out of the back yard area. At 10:00 AM, LPAs interviewed Licensee regarding the status of the individual living in the garage area. Per Licensee, there is no relation with them and will work on getting the person Fingerprinted as soon as possible. LPAs explained and advised that this should be done sooner to avoid citation and potential civil penalty. Approval of increase in capacity will not be approved until the individual living in the detached garage has been fingerprinted. LPAs also reviewed records of children's files in care today and observed that the files are incomplete. Licensee was missing various LIC forms and missing Immunization records for all children.
Deficiency have been cited for this visit for missing children's records.
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