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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1974167122 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/19/2021 at 1:50 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Ramirez arrived at the Begazo Family Child Care to issue a deficiency regarding accessibility of a body of water. Upon arrival LPA met licensee Maria Begazo who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. COVID-19 Safety Guidelines were followed during this inspection. LPA observed 12 children in care with licensee and two staff members. The deficiency cited on this report was observed on 7/21/2021 where LPA observed an above ground pool in the driveway. LPA observed a small two to three foot plastic fence around the above ground pool. The facility did not report the addition of the pool to the Department and pool safety requirements were not followed. LPA informed licensee on this date that the accessibility of the pool was a violation. Upon notifying the licensee of the violation, licensee asked Individual #1 to remove the pool. LPA watched as Individual #1 emptied the pool and folded it to dry. The licensee advised LPA that the pool was purchased on approximately 7/12/21 and had only been used once or twice by older day care children. There was a smaller empty kiddie pool located in an off limits area for younger children which LPA observed. Type A and Type B deficiencies were cited during today's inspection (see LIC 809Ds). Each report ( documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit (printed out during this inspection). A civil penalty will be issued. **In addition; A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months. The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children\342\200\231s records. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during today's inspection. The Licensee was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Licensee. A copy of this report, notice of site inspection, Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were given and explained during this inspection.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 102416.3(a)(3)Type B

    102416.3 Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (3) Installation of in-ground or above-ground swimming pools, spas, fish ponds, decorative water feature, fountains or other bodies of water. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observation of an above ground pool. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 102417(g)(5)(A)Type A

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    102417(g)(5) Operation of a Family Child Care Home. (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools...by surrounding the pool with a fence.(A) Fences shall be at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observded an above ground pool with a two foot fence. This posed an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the August 19, 2021 inspection of BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was an other inspection of BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CARE on August 19, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CARE on August 19, 2021?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "102416.3 Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child ca..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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