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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Berumen met with Licensee, Elvira Ruiz for a 1 year required inspection. Present during the inspection; Licensee's husband (Herlindo Ruiz) and 12 day care children (1 infant, 8 preschoolers and 4 school age children).
LPA inspected the on limit indoor and outdoor areas of the home. Licensee identified the off limit areas which consist of three bedrooms, two bathrooms and detached garage.
Licensee states that her husband and herself are the only adults living in the home. Licensee 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.
LPA observed safe toys, play equipment and materials. LPA observed that the home is free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. LPA observed that the fire place is screened. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children are stored where they are inaccessible to children. Licensee stores those items in the garage. Licensee states that there are no firearms/weapons in the home. Licensee has a pet dog. |