Facility-requested visit·November 26, 2024

On 11/26/24 at 11:49am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Bianca Mendez conducted a case management facility inspection. This inspection was in response to an application for increased capacity that was received by the Department. The licensee has requested a capacity increase to 14 children. A fire clearance was granted by the fire marshal on 11/21/24. LPA met with Licensee Ramona Gamez and toured the facility. The LPAs toured the facility's indoor and outdoor areas. The off-limits areas of the home are 1 bedroom and kitchen made inaccessible by baby gate and door knob cover. The LPA reviewed the ratios for a large license and the licensee acknowledged she understood the ratio requirements. The LPA also reviewed the Safe Sleep requirements with provider. Provider will have a full time assistant while operating with a large capacity and has required forms for assistant. Licensee's CPR/First Aid expires on 11/12/26. Based on the space/accommodations available at this facility and the fire marshal granting their approval this Licensee will be granted a change of capacity for 14 children. An exit interview was conducted with licensee, appeal rights were provided. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.