BERMUDEZ, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Today, LPA's Ocegueda and Alvarez observed that there was no pool gate outside the living room exit (two sets of French doors). There were also 5 opening windows. Licensee had a broken baby gate today which made the living room area exits accessible. In addition, during interview, licensee stated that before our arrival, she had the french door open for air circulation. There is a mesh screen door that was unlocked. During inspection of the pool area, the French door was unlocked. While inspecting the rod iron gate that partially encloses the pool, there was a section that was approximately 6 inches in width between the rod iron and the wood fence. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A 500.00 immediate civil penalty was assessed today.

Resolution: Today, Licensee confirmed the observation and stated she had the mesh fencing but had not been able to install it. The mesh fence was observed to be in boxes. LPA Alvarez reviewed the requirements for pool fence instation and Title 22 requirements. Licensee stated she understood the requirement. Licensee stated that she would install the pool fence by tomorrow 10/12/2022 and submit proof to the Department. A copy of written pool regulations was provided to licensee. LPA will conduct a return inspection to ensure the pool gate is installed correctly.

Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Today, licensee stated that adult #2 moved into the home recently but was not fingerprint cleared. The facility roster LIS 531 and Guardian printed Roster also did not show adult #2 was not fingerprint cleared. Per licensee adult #2 moved in around 9/23/2022. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A 500.00 civil penalty was assessed today.

Resolution: Today, licensee stated she would be making an appointment for adult #2 to get fingerprint cleared. Licensee will have adult #2 live with someone else while the process of fingerprint clearance is complete and adult #2 is cleared. Today, LPA's observed adult #2 leave the home. LPA provided a Livescan form for adult #2 to use.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Today, LPA's Alvarez and Ocegueda observed that there was no carbon monoxide detector. Licensee stated she would have one installed. This is a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated she would obtain a functioning carbon monoxide detector. Proof of Correction will be submitted to Department by POC date 10/25/2022.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In the accessible kitchen there was a pizza cutter and two pairs of scissors in accessible drawers. On the counter there was Ajax cleaner, prescription medication and a spray can of sun screen. In the day care room there was accessible baby power and rash ointment that had directives stating "keep out of reach of children" on the safety label. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Today, Licensee removed these items from the accessible kitchen drawers and removed the powder and diaper ointment and placed them in inaccessible areas today. Licensee also placed a functioning baby gate making the kitchen inaccessible.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for infants # 1 & 2 in care. Licensee admitted to not documenting sleeping checks for infants every 15 minutes, which pose a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agreed to start to document 15-minute sleeping checks for children #1, & 2 effective today. Deficiency cleared at time of visit.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for infants # 1 & 2 in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agreed to Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) children # 1 & 2 effective today. Deficiency cleared at time of visit.