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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Deanna Villagrana and Pedro Solorio Gutierrez met with licensee Alejandra Echeverria for an annual/random and increase of capacity visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee and six day care children including three infants. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 5:00am to 6:30pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her adult daughter, adult son, 11 year old daughter and eight year old son.
A review of staff records on 01/13/2025 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 Alejandra Echeverria 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.
LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. LPAs observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPAs observed barricaded fireplaces in the home. LPAs 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. LPAs 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: master bedroom/bath, three bedrooms, entry way closet, hallway closet and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left side yard that is fenced off to children. LPAs observed two dogs and applicant states dogs are vaccinated. LPAs observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 03/02/2025 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 02/18/2023. |