Facility-requested visit·May 8, 2025

On 05/08/2025 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), A. Hollinger and K. Sykes, conducted a Case Management - Licensee Initiated inspection. Licensee has applied for a capacity increase from a Cmall FCCH (max CAP 8) to a Large FCCH (max CAP 14). Present during today's inspection were Licensee and Licensee's mother and 4 children in care consisting of 1 toddler and 3 preschool age children. Facility is in ratio today. The home was toured with the Licensee to conduct a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation for day care are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Community Care Licensing (CCL) has received an approved fire clearance on 04/21/2025. This is a single-story home which is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care and consists of a living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, front yard, and backyard. The On-limit areas: The living room, kitchen, the front and back yard, and the bathroom located on the lower-level hallway. The Off- limit areas: 3 bedrooms, the garage, laundry room, second bathroom and a the garden area in the back yard divided by a small fence. Off limit areas will be made inaccessible by use of gates, closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision at all times. The fenced backyard is used as the outdoor play area. LPAs observed a small shed which is locked and made inaccessible to children and two playhouses which are secure into the ground. LPAs observed a gate that had a latch but recommended to Licensee to utilize a lock to ensure children do not have access to opening and closing of the gate located on the left side of the home. LPAs also observed a wheelbarrow with cement, a trash bag full of trash, and a rose bush which LPAs recommended the Licensee to remove the items and send proof of the removal of these items. Licensee was also reminded to implement 100% visual supervision when outside with children in care. See 809-C for continuance------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Page 2 There are age appropriate toys in the home. There are no firearms in the home as stated by the Licensee. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water, hazardous materials, or toxins accessible to children today. LPAs observed heating vents located in the ceiling throughout the home. A sample of children's files were reviewe d . The home has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. The home is equipped with several working dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the home. There is a working telephone in the home. The Licensees' CPR and First Aid certificates are current and expires 01/2026. Licensees' completed mandated reporter training which expires on 09/2025. Licensees' are in compliance with immunization requirements. Safe sleep information was discussed with the Licensee. The Licensee was reminded that ALL assistants, volunteers, frequent visitors, or adults living in the home, that are 18 years of age or older must be fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility prior to being in the presence of children in care or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident. The Licensee was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . No deficiencies observed at this visit. The Licensee provided proof of property and is recommended for a capacity increase to operate as a large family day care home with a maximum capacity of 14 once the following items have been completed: - Lock on gate located on the left side of the home - Removal of trash and wheelbarrow/cement A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Licensee, Maira Amaya Garcia.