Follow-up·October 26, 2021

Visit conducted in Spanish Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted a Case Management visit to facility to discuss the Stipulation and Waiver and Order dated September 28, 2021. The Stipulation and Waiver and Order was adopted by the Department and became effective October 7, 2021. LPA met with Sandra Benitez, Licensee, who provided tour of facility. Licensee states she understands the Family Child Care license has been placed on three (3) years probation beginning on 10/07/21. There were 8 children present on this date. Also present was Gabriela Hinjosa-Reyes, Assistant. At this visit LPA provided licensee with a signed copy of the Stipulation and Waiver and Order. LPA rev iewed the limitations and conditions of the Stipulation and Order in Spanish Licensee understands she must remain in compliance with the regulations and statutes governing the operation of a family child care home. For the duration of the probationary period, licensee understands to provide to a copy of this Stipulation and the Accusation to parents of children in care on Parents shall sign an acknowledgment (LIC 9224) indicating they have received a copy of the Stipulation and the attached Accusation. This parental acknowledgement shall be maintained in the corresponding child's file and shall be made available to the Department upon request. LPA provided the LIC 9224 Acknowledgement LPA discussed the exclusion of Erick Chajon from the facility pursuant to the Default Decision and Order issued by the Department on December 10, 2020. LPA verified with licensee that the excluded individual is no longer living in the home. LPA did not observe Erick Chajon in the home on this date. LPA confirmed by LIS that Erick Chajon is not associated to the facility license. No deficiencies were observed in the areas evaluated during the visit. Exit interview conducted with licensee Sandra Benitez.