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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Jimenez-Villanueva arrived for an unannounced annual inspection to the home and called licensee to open the door. Licensee was not at home but granted permission to enter. LPA entered in the right side of the back and was greeted by the helper. Helper was present at home with five (5) daycare children: 2 infants and 3 toddlers. Five minutes later the licensee Yesenia Rocha arrived at home and LPA explained the nature’s of today visit. All required posting materials were posted. Licensee stated that days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:00AM to 6:00PM. Per licensee, the adults that reside in the home are herself, her husband and her son. Licensee stated no children in the home. The home is a private unit located in the backyard of the main house, a one story home with three (3) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms.
A review of staff records on 11/13/2024 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 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 obtained a copy of current children's roster. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on November 1, 2024. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was serviced on 05/01/2024, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide combo detector, no fireplace, no stairs, no wall heater, no pets, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. Licensee stated no weapons or firearms. The playground area is in the front, right side yard and backyard. The backyard area has a fenced in the middle.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. The home is clean, orderly, including central heating and fan for ventilation for the comfort and safe for the day care children. Cleaning products, sharp objects, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible in the top cabinet of the kitchen. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. The children's bathroom is clean, sanitary, and operable. The home has a working telephone in the home. Off limit areas 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and the middle-left side of the backyard.
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