Facility-requested visit·September 11, 2025

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 1:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pa Dao Vang met with Licensee Esmeralda Wade to conduct an unannounced Change of Capacity Inspection. The Licensee is requesting an increase from 8 to 14 children in care. There are no daycare children in the facility during the inspection. Licensee's daughter who is over 10 years of age and mother were also present for the inspection. The facility will operate Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM- 5:30 PM Mondays thru Friday. LPA confirmed that all adults residing and working in the home have a criminal record clearance through Community Care Licensing. Off limits area includes all upstairs, garage, first floor office, laundry room, play closet under the stairs, and both sides of the home outside. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A-10-BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home, and LPA observed all toxic and hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. Overall, LPA observed the home to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair with appropriate toys for children. LPA received the STD.850 Fire Clearance approval on 9/4/2025 prior to inspection. LPA also verified the assistant\342\200\231s fingerprint clearance and reviewed her personnel file with all the required documentation. The facility is approved to operate as a Large Family Child Care Home with a maximum capacity (when there is an assistant present) of 12 children with no more than four infants OR a capacity of 14 children no more than three Infants; one child must be in Transitional Kindergarten/Elementary School and one child must be at least six years old. If there is not an assistant present, the facility must revert to a Small Family Child Care Home license. Continue on LIC809-C... An exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Licensee Esmeralda Wade. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.