Facility-requested visit·October 17, 2024

On October 17, 2024, at approximately 9:30am, L icensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Zaragoza conducted an unannounced, case management visit. LPA met with the licensee\342\200\231s Mary Lizel Francisco and Francesca Francisco and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during LPA's visit included the licensees, 1 staff assistant, and 6 children (1 infant and 5 preschool age). Licensees requested to increase capacity from a small family child care home to a large family child care home. Capacity increase application was submitted to department July 24, 2024. Fire clearance approval has been obtained on Aug 21, 2024. Licensee, Francesca, and licensee Mary live in the home with Mary\342\200\231s spouse, and 2 other adults. Licensees were 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 8:00am to 5:00pm The DAY CARE AREAS now approved are the living room, dining room, family room, 1/2 bathroom (bathroom #1), and deck in backyard. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are the kitchen, bedroom #1, bedroom#2, bedroom#3, bathroom #2, part of the backyard, garage, and storage. 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 a carbon monoxide detector in dining room. Capacity limits and ratios for a large family day care have been reviewed with the licensees on this date. LPA reminded licensees that an assistant must be present when operating as a large license. LPA reminded licensees when an assistant is not present, licensees must operate within capacity limits of a small family child care home. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) The licensee has obtained proof of property owner of the home. LPA will approve license for a capacity of 14 children, as of today\342\200\231s date, 10/17/2024. 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\342\200\231s, Mary Lizel Francisco and Francesca Francisco