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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee for a required one year visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's two sisters who are her helpers and eight day care children including two infants. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 7:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, adult brother and adult daughter.
A review of staff records on 05/30/2023 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 Cristina Lamas 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 two infants sleeping with a pacifier with a chord attached. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace 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 2A10BC fire extinguisher and a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath, one bedroom and one bathroom. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: right side of home that is fenced off to children. Licensee states she only have birds in the home. LPA observed licensee and assistant's have a current CPR and First Aid certification on file. |