Facility-requested visit·September 29, 2023

LPA Saraliz Velando, conducted an unannounced case management visit for a capacity increase. This visit is to verify that the licensee remains in substantial compliance with the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing large family childcare homes. LPA met with licensee, Leonie Espinosa. LPA observed 5 children present. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. LPA confirmed with licensee that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record/TB clearances. Applicant has not obtained landlord consent to care for 14 children. The home appears to be large enough to comfortably accommodate 14 children. Fire clearance was received on 9/25/23. LPA toured the home. It is a one level, 4 bedroom, and 3 bathroom home. Licensee will be using the following areas for day care: Entrance, Classroom, Kitchen, Infant/Toddler Room, Bathroom 1, and Back Yard. Off-limits areas consist of: Bedrooms 1-4, Bathrooms 2 and 3, Laundry Room, Front Yard and Garage. There is a fireplace in the Infant/Toddler Room that has been screened to be inaccessible to children. Home does not have any bodies of water. Licensee states that there are no weapons or ammunition in the home and LPA did not observe any. The fire extinguisher size (2A10BC) meets requirements and is fully charged in the kitchen area. The smoke detector is in the hallway area and the Carbon monoxide detector is in the kitchen area. They meet department requirements and are both functional. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid is valid through May 2024. Mandated Reporter Training expires June 2024. All adults living or working in the home have been fingerprint cleared and associated and immunization requirements have been met. Outdoor play area is fully fenced and equipped with age-appropriate play equipment and toys and there is plenty of shade. Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . An exit interview was conducted with licensee, Leonie Espinosa. No deficiencies were cited. A large license will be granted upon final file review. A notice of site visit was issued and shall remain posted for 30 days.