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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection to the home today. LPA met with Lorena Alvarez Castillo, applicant, and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. The adults that reside in the home are the applicant and her spouse Mario. Also in the home reside applicant's minor children ages 16, 14, 9, and 5 years old.
Days and hours of operation will be Monday to Saturday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Applicant understands that the children cannot stay in the home for more than 24 continue hours. Applicant has completed her Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training on 8/25/2018 and the lead poison training on 5/14/21. Applicant's CPR and First Aid certifications are current and will expire on 4/24/2023. Applicant rents the home and a copy of the rental lease was filed in Licensing Department file. Applicant states will acquire liability insurance for a family child care home (FCCH) as soon as she starts providing care, meanwhile she stated will use the Affidavit regarding liability insurance for Childcare (form LIC 282).
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas during today's inspection. LPA observed there are not wall heaters in the home. Off limit areas inside the home: One bedroom and one bathroom in the second floor, and two bedrooms in the first floor, and the attached garage. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher and at least one working smoke detector. LPA observed the home has at least one working carbon monoxide detector. Off limits out door areas are: A shed located on the back yard. LPA observed there are not bodies of water. LPA observed the home has barricaded stairs, and applicant understands the barricade must be on when children under 5 years old are present in the home. Applicant's will use the back yard as playground for the children in care, and the back yard is fenced. LPA observed the home has one fireplace in the on limits area, and it is blocked with an affixed piece of wood. Applicant states that there are no weapons in the home. Applicant understand that cleaning products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects shall not be accessible 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 6/17/21 indicates that not all the adults residing in the home or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
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