Non-compliance follow-up·January 19, 2024

On 1/124 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection as requirement of the three (3) years probation beginning on 10/07/21. LPA met with Araceli Benitez and Sheila Pencatl-Ponce, Assistant. LPA observed six (6) children napping in daycare room and one (1) child in the living room. The licensee was not present during this inspection. A search of background clearance shows that Araceli Benitez (DOB 5/14/75) has a background clearance that is in process as of 1/17/24 and not cleared as of 1/19/24. Per Arceli Benitez, she is volunteering until she is cleared. LPA discussed that according to Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, a volunteer is directly supervised by the licensee or a facility employee with a criminal record clearance or exemption, spends no more than 16 hours per week at the facility, the volunteer is not left alone with children in care. LPA toured the facility. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. Off limit areas including the upstairs level, kitchen and the backyard of home are made inaccessible by safety gates. LPA observed that the safety gates at the base of stairs and kitchen entry are in good working order. All areas on the facility sketch that are accessible to children in care were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly and did not observe and hazards. LPA reviewed staff facility files. Licensee CPR/First Aid expires 08/2025. The required posting including the facility license and Parent's Rights poster were observed in a prominent location in the living room. Based on record reviews and LPA observations, no deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Exit interview conducted with Staff, Sheila Pencatl-Ponce.