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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with Adilene Rojas Mendez for a required one year visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Licensee Alberto Rojas arrived 15 minutes after LPA's arrival. Present were licensee, licensee's assistant Adilene and four 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, his husband, his assistant Adilene and renter Fernanda Dimas Figueroa.
A review of staff records on 03/29/2023 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 Alberto Rojas 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. The home is licensed in one of the duplexes that is on the premises. There is not access to second unit except through a locked gate on the right side of the front yard. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace and wall heater 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 detector and a working carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath, two bedrooms and garage that is accessible through |