Non-compliance follow-up·August 15, 2024

On this date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gabriela Hernandez arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced case management visit. A Decision and Order (D&O) was served via 1 st class mail on August 5, 2024, and became effective on August 15, 2024. The Decision and Order states, Emilia Hernandez, has been prohibited from any care facility licensed by the Department for the remainder of their life effective 08/15/2024. The department has not received a request to set aside the default Decision and Order from licensee. During this visit, LPA took a census, made observations of the family child care home, and completed walk through of entire home to verify Emilia Hernandez is not present or living in the home. There were 5 children present with Licensee. An additional copy of the D&O was provided to former licensee, Laura Hernandez by LPA Hernandez during today\342\200\231s inspection. Licensee acknowledged receipt and understanding of the Decision and Order which reads: Respondent Emilia Hernandez is prohibited from employment in, presence in, and contact with clients of, any facility licenses by the Department, certified or approved by a licenses foster family agency, or any resource family home, and from holding the position of member of board of directors, executive director, or office of the license of any facility licensed by the Department, for the remainder of the Respondent\342\200\231s life. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the licensee Laura Hernandez. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.