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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Nancy Chavez for an annual/random visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's 14 year old daughter and one day care infant. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 5:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, three adult children and 14 year old daughter.
A review of staff records on 06/04/2024 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Nancy Chavez 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.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed barricaded stairs in the home. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items inside the home are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher and a working combo smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: upstairs master bedroom/bath, two bedrooms, one bathroom and downstairs bedroom, kitchen, second living room and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: right side of home that is fenced off to children and two locked storages on left side of the home. Licensee states she has two dogs and one cat and they are vaccinated. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 07/21/2025 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 05/15/2023. |