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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Angie Castano for a unannounced case management visit. LPA explained the nature of the visit. Present were licensee, licensee's assistant Sandra Castano Garzon and eight day care children including two infants. Additional assistant Yaqueline Diaz arrive during visit.
A review of staff records on 01/09/2024 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 Angie Castano 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 a barricaded fireplace 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 2A10BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke detector and a working carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath, one bedroom, kitchen, second living room and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left side of home that is fenced off to children and locked storage. Licensee states there are no animals in the home. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 04/02/2024 and assistant Sandra's expires on 03/25/2024. All have completed Mandated Reporter training. Licensee on 10/29/2023, Sandra on 02/10/2022 and Yaqueline on 03/22/2023. |