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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Erica Gonzalez for an annual/random visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's two daughters ages eleven and nine years old and one day care child. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Saturday, 6:00am to 10:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, adult daughter and two young daughters.
A review of staff records on 02/04/2025 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 Erica Gonzalez 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 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 combo smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: three bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen and laundry room were second bathroom is located. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: detached garage, one locked storage, dog area and basement. Licensee states she uses the front yard for outdoor play sometimes and understands children must be supervised at all times. Licensee states she has three dogs and all are vaccinated. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 04/15/2025 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 12/04/2023. |