Follow-up·January 23, 2024

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordones arrived at the facility to conduct a case management inspection in regard to the in-ground pool located at the facility. Present during this inspection was Licensee Sally De La Paz. During visit, LPA observed that a five-foot-tall mesh type fencing has been installed that surrounds the in-ground pool to prevent direct access from the home. Additionally, fencing contains a gate with a self-latching and self-closing door, which swings away from the pool. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Additionally, during today's visit at approximately 12:25PM, LPA observed that the Licensee was providing care and supervision to seven children between the ages of 1 to 5 years of age. Licensee confirmed that none of the children present were currently enrolled in TK, Kindergarten, or elementary school. Please see LIC809D for deficiency cited per California Code of Regulations Title 22. LPA Perla Ordones informed licensee Sally de La Paz that this report dated 01/23/2024 document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Perla Ordones informed the licensee Sally de La Paz to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 01/23/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Sally De La Paz confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Sally De La Paz.