Correction check·October 22, 2024

On October 22, 2024 at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julia Placencia arrived unannounced for a plan of correction (POC) inspection to confirm corrections have been made for deficiencies cited during an Annual/Random Inspection conducted on 10/15/2024. LPA met with licensee Karina Jimenez. Present were 11 children and helpers Maria Caicado and Claudia Garcia Ortiz. Section 102416.5(e) Staffing Ratio and Capacity was cited for the facility having 12 children (4 infants and 8 preschoolers) with only a helper present while the licensee was away at an appointment. LPA observed today there is 11 children (4 infants and 7 preschoolers) and two helpers in addition to the licensee. Facility is within its ratio/capacity limits today. LPA observed signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports forms (LIC 9224) for children enrolled. The deficiency is cleared today. Section 102417(g)(9)(A) Operation of a Family Child Care Home was cited for the facility not having a fire/disaster drill documented. Licensee submitted a copy of drill log on 10/21/24. The deficiency is cleared today. Section 102425(j)(5) Infant Safe Sleep was cited for the door to infant napping room being closed while infants were sleeping. LPA observed the door open today. The deficiency is cleared today. Section 102416(c) Personnel Requirements was cited for helper Maria not having First Aid/CPR during the time she was alone with the children. Per licensee, at this time Maria will not be taking the class as she will not be alone with the children. Additionally, helper Claudia has current First Aid/CPR training. The deficiency is cleared today. No other deficiencies cited today. Copies of Letter of Deficiency Citations Cleared provided at visit. Exit interview conducted with licensee Karina Jimenez. Notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.