Follow-up on corrections·September 19, 2025

On 9/19/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanine Lipsey conducted an unannounced Case Management - Deficiencies visit. Census 8 children in care being supervised by 3 adults. Staff did not know where the licensee was. Licensee arrived at the home at 9:48am. Licensee stated they were at the grocery store. Licensee did not return with groceries but stated they picked up a sandwich. Licensee was not present when LPA arrived on previous dates of 5/15/25, 7/20/25 and 9/4/25. Licensee left the home while LPA went on a 20 minute break. At 11:20 am LPA observed 4 children sitting in high chairs watching TV while the other children sat on the floor in front of the TV. One child fell asleep and at 11:25am was taken out to be put in bed. At 11:45 LPA noticed a child put their feet on the wall and almost tip the high chair over. LPA advised the staff to remove the children immediately from the high chairs and explained to them what LPA saw. LPA advised that high chairs should be for feeding only and when a child falls asleep they must be taken out of the chair right away. LPA observed the home to have a sign outside of the home with License number 197493132. Licensee explained the sign was from previous day care that they owned. Licensee stated they were aware of the incorrect number on the sign and had plans to correct it by next week. Licensee disclosed they were told previously regarding the sign but was too busy to fix it. The number provided to the department belongs to licensee's brother. LPA advised the childcare number must be of the licensee and must remain in the home during childcare hours. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Staff Saily Gonzales Ruano. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.