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25 | On 10/19/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carla Polanco met with Licensee Maricruz Vera for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Licensee is a Spanish speaker. LPA conducted inspection with the Licensee in Spanish, and has translated this report in English. There were four children present at the start of inspection. Licensee's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM-3:15 PM.
Licensee's mother was present in the home during the inspection, adult is not listed in Licensee's roster. Licensee stated that her mother does not work or help with the daycare children and had just recently arrived to visit. Licensee 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. Licensee stated that she would have her mother fingerprinted to avoid any issues. LPA provided the department's live-scan form to the Licensee.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the master bedroom, son's bedroom and the two full bathroom's in the home. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed playroom area with age appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Outdoor play space is fenced. There are no bodies of water on the premises.
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