Facility-requested visit·October 17, 2024

On October 17, 2024, at approximately 10:55 am , L icensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Zaragoza conducted an unannounced, case management visit. LPA met with the licensee Healyn Merida and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during LPA's visit included the licensee and 6 children (3 infant and 3 preschool age). Licensee requested to increase capacity from a small family child care home to a large family child care home. Capacity increase application was submitted to the department October 8, 2024. Fire clearance approval has not been obtained. Per licensee, they are waiting to schedule an appointment with The Fire Department. Licensee Healyn Merida lives in the home with their 2 children. Licensee was reminded if children live in the home under 10 years old, they are counted towards overall capacity. All adults living and/or working in the home have fingerprint clearance on file. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm The DAY CARE AREAS now approved are the living room, dining room, bathroom #1, bedroom #1 (napping room), and backyard. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are the kitchen, bedroom #2, bedroom #3, bathroom #2, and garage. Off limit areas are made inaccessible with child safety door handles and/or a child safety gates. Home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, first aid kit and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detector in hallway Capacity limits and ratios for a large family day care have been reviewed with the licensee on this date. LPA reminded licensee that an assistant must be present when operating as a large license. LPA reminded licensee when an assistant is not present, licensee must operate within capacity limits of a small family child care home. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) The licensee has obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent Form (LIC 9149). LPA will not approve license for a capacity of 14 children until Fire Clearance Approval is obtained. No deficiencies were issued during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Healyn Merida