Routine inspection·August 15, 2024

On 8/15/14, at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Annual Random/Continuation Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Michael Gutierrez, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. The Inspection follows a previous inspection which was conducted on 8/14/24 at the site. LPA notes Decision and Order CDSS No. 6421121502, dated 1/30/23, indicates Michael Gutierrez's license to operate a FCCH is revoked. The revocation of the license is stayed, for a period of three years during which time Michael Gutierrez is be granted a probationary license subject to the limitations and specified conditions. LPA, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH is a four bedroom, three bathroom, two story dwelling. The FCCH’s living room, first floor bathroom and backyard are used for children care services, while the remainder of the FCCH is excluded from care. LPAs observed a child safety gate at the base of the stairwell serving as a barricade to the FCCH’s upper story. A retractable mesh fence is also observed at the entry of the FCCH’s kitchen. LPAs note six children are on site, along with an Assistant (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision. LPA conducted a records review of all children enrolled in the FCCH, along with all staff members. All records are current and completed. LPA remained LIcensee to ensure Acknowledgment of Licensing Report forms (LIC 9224) should be completed for all children in care, as well as newly enrolled children in the FCCH. Further, LPA informed Licensee to ensure parents of children in care are provided one LIC 9224 for each proceeding event/report. LPA reviewed posted documents/forms and notes required documents/forms are posted on the wall near the entry of the FCCH. LPA observed the Decision and Order CDSS No. 6421121502, which is noted near the lower portion of the a parent bulletin board. LPA informed the Licensee the Decision and Order should be posted in a predominant location which is visible to all individuals entering the FCCH. Accordingly, Licensee (CONT. 809-C) relocated the Decision and Order top portion of the parent bulletin board. No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Michael Gutierrez.