Follow-up on corrections·January 17, 2024

On January 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced case management Licensee initiated inspection to add a part of her backyard. This inspection resulted in a deficiency. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee, Dalila Hurtado and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection there was five (5) daycare children and Licensee's mother. At 2:40 PM, LPA observed was inspecting the backyard to add the back section of the backyard. LPA observed the right side of the backyard is gated off and has an inground pool. LPA observed the pool is surrounded by a wrought iron fence and there is no door on this side of the yard and does not have access to the pool. LPA inspected the other side of the pool where the gate is and LPA observed the pool gate was left open and did not have a self-latching, self-closing gate that swings away from the pool and did not meet Title 22 requirements. The door from the inside of the home was locked with a bolted lock. LPA observed all children were inside the home in the daycare area. Licensee checked the door and the door self closes from a distance but at a closer distance it does not close. Licensee tried to take off some plastic on the edge of the door but that did not work, the pool gate did not completely self close. Licensee states the pool guy left the door open. LPA informed Licensee, Dalila Hurtado, that this report dated 1/17/24 documents one (1) Type A citation on the attached LIC809-D, which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/17/24 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. LPA observed Licensee post LIC9213 – Notice of Site Visit and Licensee was advised this notice is to be posted for 30 days from today’s date. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Dalila Hurtado. ***A Civil Penalty was assessed in the amount of $1000.00, see LIC421IM.