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25 | At 10:45am on 1/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with licensee Nanci Castro Mirabel to conduct an unannounced change of capacity inspection. The licensee is requesting an increased capacity from 8 to 14 children and fire clearance was received on 12/11/2024. Today's census included 4 infants. Criminal record clearances were verified.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas of the home used for care. Off-limits areas include all upstairs and garage. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. All hazardous items and chemicals are inaccessible to children. Licensee stated that there are no weapons in the home, and LPA did not observe bodies of water. Stairs and fireplace are properly barricaded from children.
Overall, LPA observed the home to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair with appropriate toys for children. In the areas that were evaluated during today's inspection, the facility is in compliance with regulations.
The licensee has been APPROVED to operate as a Large Family Child Care Home with a maximum capacity (when there is an assistant present) of 12 children with no more than four infants OR a capacity of 14 children no more than three Infants; one child must be in Transitional Kindergarten/Elementary School and one child must be at least six years old. If there is not an assistant present, the facility must revert to the ratio and capacity required by a Small Family Child Care Home license.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Nanci Castro Mirabel. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided.
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