Follow-up on corrections·February 18, 2026

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced case management to follow up deficiencies that were issued on February 5, 2026 and met with licensee Marycruz Arriola who guided LPA Rivera on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 1 infant and 6 preschool children present and assistant. LPA observed present staff finger printed cleared and facility to be within ratio. On February 5, 2026, LPA issued one Type A deficiency and two Type B deficiencies. For deficiency Type A Pool Saf ety 1596.814(a)(1)(A) - LP A observed an in-ground pool in the backyard. LPA observed the pool to be fenced in. LPA Rivera observed a mesh fence and LPA measured the height of the fence from the ground up to the top of the fence to be 5 feet high and the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The openings of the metal railings, LPA measured and observed the openings to be 3 inches wide. LPA observed the door to swing away from the pool and the self-latching device is no more than 6 inches from the top of the gate. LPA measured and observed the bottom of fence with no openings. LPA observed a water alarm in the swimming pool and heard the sound when detecting an entrance into the water. LPA observed a life ring with exterior diameter of 20 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard. LPA observed a rescue pole with a body hook and with a fixed length of 15 feet. LPA reminded licensee the mesh fencing must not be removed and no ladders or any climbing equipment near the fencing. LPA informed licensee, if in the future the fencing needs to be replaced, licensee will need to contact the department to notify about the change. For deficiency Infant Safe Sleep 102425(j)(2) , LPA observed safe sleep logs completed for child #1. For deficiency Alterations to Existing Building or Grounds 102416.3(a)(6) - licensee notified LPA about a scheduled construction being done for a front gate door. LPA cleared the deficiencies during today's visit and provided Letter of Deficiency Citations Cleared. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Marycruz Arriola.