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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with applicant Ana Rocha Ortega to conduct an announced pre-licensing inspection to the home today. The adults that reside in the home are the Applicant and her husband, with two children ages two years and nine months.
Days and hours of operation will be Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Applicant has completed her Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training on 10/15/2022 and a copy of the certification is in file. Applicant's CPR and First Aid certifications are current and expire on 10/01/2024. Applicant owns the home. Applicant does not have liability insurance and will issue affidavit regarding liability insurance for FCCH.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas during today's visit. LPA observed barricaded stairs in the home. Off limit areas inside the home: upstairs three bedrooms and one bath, downstairs attache garage and pantry closet. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector and carbon monoxide fenced, backyard, and no bodies of water. Off limit areas outdoor: two locked storages. The front yard and the back yard are joined together with a space to the left and is fenced off so children do not have access to the entire front yard. Applicant states that there are no weapons in the home. Cleaning Products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children. LPA reminded Applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes.
A review of staff records on 10/07/2022 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Applicant Ana Rocha Ortega was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. |