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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 Lucia Ortiz, applicant, and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. The adults that reside in the home are the applicant, her spouse Jose Luis, and her daughter Vanessa (present). Also in the home reside applicant's minor child 15 years old.
Days and hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 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 5/22/21. Applicant's pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications are current and will expire on 4/10/23. Applicant owns the home and a copy of the property title is in file. Applicant states does not have liability insurance for a family child care home (FCCH) and will use the Affidavit regarding liability insurance for Childcare (form LIC 282).
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the two story home during today's inspection. LPA observed there are not wall heaters in the home. Off limit areas inside the home: The second floor, and the attached garage. LPA observed applicant has a 3A40BC fire extinguisher and at least one working smoke detector. LPA observed the home has at least one working carbon monoxide detector. Off limits outdoor areas are: Small back yard. LPA observed there are not bodies of water. Applicant's will use the left side yard as playground for the children in care. LPA observed the back and left side yard are fenced. Applicant states that there are no weapons in the home. Applicant understands that cleaning products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects shall not be accessible to children. LPA observed the home has a fireplace located in the living on limits area. Applicant stated the fireplace has been out of use for a long time and has been disconnected by the utility company. 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 9/20/21 indicates that 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. LPA reminded Applicant of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children.
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