Facility-requested visit·August 30, 2021

LPA Mendez conducted a facility inspection on 8/30/21 at 11:00am and met with licensee Maria Galvan. The Case Management 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. Licensee's CPR/First Aid was completed on 11/2019 and expires 11/2021; Mandated Reporter training was completed on 11/2019 and licensee has taken Preventive Health Practices class on 1/11/2020. LPA Mendez toured the facilities indoor and outdoor areas. The kitchen, dining room/living room and hallway bathroom are accessible. The inaccessible areas include the garage, the four bedrooms including the master bedroom with door knob covers. The licensee was supervising 2 children at the time of the visit and operating within the limitations of her current license ratio. The LPA Mendez reviewed the ratio's for a large license and licensee acknowledged she understood the ratio requirements. The LPA Mendez also reviewed the Safe Sleep and Lead Exposure Testing Flyer with the license. Based on the space/accommodations available at this facility and the fire marshal granting their approval on 8/20/21 for the 14 children, the capacity increase request is granted. LPA Mendez will process this capacity increase and mail an updated license to reflect this capacity change to 14 children. An exit interview was conducted with licensee. Notice of Site Visit was given to licensee to post for 30 days.