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ESCOBAR, MARIALicense 444417782
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection to the home today. LPA explained licensee Maria Escobar the purpose of the inspection is for increasing the capacity of the license. Licensee has applied for increase of capacity on 4/22/25 and her home has been granted a clearance by the Calfire Headquarters in Felton CA, on 6/25/25. Licensee Maria stated she is the only adult residing in the home with her minor 10 years old son. LPA observed five children were present during the inspection, including one infant and 4 preschool age. Licensee\342\200\231s 10 years old minor child was also present today. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Licensee's pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications are current and will expire on 8/10/25. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. LPA observed there are not wall heaters or bodies of water. LPA observed barricaded stairs inside the home. Off limits areas of the home are: All the second floor; in the ground level the off limits areas are: Kitchen, pantry closet, and attached garage. Licensee stated the laundry area is located on the second floor. The home has a fenced backyard/patio accessed by the living room. LPA observed the garage has access from inside the house and from the backyard. Licensee understands the garage shall be always inaccessible to the children in care. Licensee uses the back yard as playground for the children in care. LPA observed licensee has a 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the home, and it was last time serviced on 4/4/25, the home has at least one working smoke detector and at least one working carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. Licensee understands that cleaning products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects shall not be accessible to children. *********Report dated 7/2/25 continues on page 2 Report dated 7/2/25 continues from page 1. Licensee has renewed the required "mandated reporter" training AB1207 on 6/23/25 and licensee understands the training must be renewed every two years. Licensee was informed that whenever a large license is granted, the maximum capacity is 14 and a qualified helper is required to be present whenever there are more than 8 children in care and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. Licensee understands that in absence of a qualified helper, her license capacity automatically returns to capacity 8 and ratio must be observed as well. Graphical material showing ratio for a large FCCH license was provided to the licensee. A review of staff records on 7/01/25 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all the adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. No deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Maria Escobar in Spanish. Licensee Maria Escobar was informed that a large Family Child Care Home license capacity 14 is approved as of today 7/2/25.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the July 2, 2025 inspection of ESCOBAR, MARIA?

This was a other inspection of ESCOBAR, MARIA on July 2, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to ESCOBAR, MARIA on July 2, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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