CHAVEZ, GUADALUPE FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ocegueda observed poisons (Ortho Insect Killer and Amdro Mole and Gopher bait) in an unlocked and open storage closet on the side yard which was also accessible. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Today, Licensee placed a zip tie on the storage closet outside making it inacessible and will place a lock on it as soon as possible. Proof of locked closet will be submitted to the Department by POC date 4/12/2022.

Based on observation, record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon arrival, LPA Ocegueda was greeted by adult #1 who stated she/he lived there and had not been fingerprinted. Licensee stated that she had difficulty finding an open facility where adult #1 could be fingerprinted during the pandemic in 2020, but later forgot to have adult #1 fingerprinted as places re-opened. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated she will have adult #1 fingerprinted as soon as possible and will provide proof of Live Scan form and receipt to the Department. Adult #1 called the local police Department and they informed adult #1 that he/she could walk in on 4/13/2022. Deficiency will be cleared when adult #1 received criminal record clearance by the Department.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During file review of licensee and staff #1 files, LPA Ocegueda observed that licensees Mandated Reporter Training had expired on 2/19/2022 and that staff #1 had never completed the training. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated that she and staff #1 will be completing the required training and submit proof of completion to the Department by POC date 5/11/2022.

Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee stated she did not realize that three out of hte four children's files were missing the required signed portion of LIC 995A. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated she would have parents sign the LIC 995A form and would review her files again for accuracy. Proof of LIC 995 for child #1, child #2, child #3 will be submitted to the Department by POC 5/11/2022.