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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Sonia Flores for an annual/random visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's two adult sons and four day care children including two infants. Another day care child arrived during visit. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, two adult sons, adult daughter and nine year old daughter.
A review of staff records on 05/21/2024 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 Sonia Flores 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.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed barricaded stairs in the home. LPA 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 LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC 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: upstairs master bedroom/bath, three bedrooms, one bathroom and downstairs attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left side of home that is fenced off to children. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the backyard. LPA observed two dogs in the backyard and licensee states they are vaccinated. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 11/02/2025 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 07/21/2022. |