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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Naomi Hurtado conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a large family childcare at the above home on 3/7/2025 at 11:50 AM. LPA met with Licensee Elsa Rodriguez, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There were no children present with Licensee when LPA arrived; Licensee stated she will be picking up 6 children from school this afternoon.
The facility operates Monday through Saturday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM each day. Licensee has a childcare area in the family living room. Off-limits include the 3 bedrooms and garage. The facility is licensed as a large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of 14 children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license.
During the inspection, LPA observed Licensee was cooking and organizing the home; she stated school pick-up at 2:00 PM. A working cell phone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed, along with a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, both of which were tested by the Licensee. There is no fireplace and all hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children. No weapons are present, and the Licensee, Maria Castillo, understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations. There are no stairs in the home.
The facility provides clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys for children. A current roster is on file, and required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parent’s Rights, are displayed. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill conducted on 1/17/25.
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