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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Celia Lopez for an annual/random visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's adult daughter Belen Cortes who his her assistant, 17 year old friend and nine day care children including two infants. One of the children is licensee's grandson. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, two adult daughters, 17 year old friend and two year old grandson.
A review of staff records on 07/09/2024 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 Celia Lopez 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 did not observe stairs or 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 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath, room #2, and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left and right side of home that is fenced off to children, locked storage and ADU. Licensee states she has one cat and it is vaccinated. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 01/12/2026 and daughter Belen's expires on 08/06/2025. Both have completed Mandated Reporter training on 05/01/2023. |