MAGALLON, LAURA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Today, LPA observed that the rod iron gate that was previously in place making the pool inaccessible was taken down and placed on the side of the home. Licensee confirmed that the pool gate was temporarily removed this week to complete cement work in the area. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Today, LPA observed that the wood and rod iron door required a key to open to the pool area. Licensee stated that she would maintain these two doors key locked for the remainder of the day and that by tomorrow (Saturday) the work crew was to place the gates back up. Licensee does not care for children on Saturday or Sunday, so the gate would be up to code by the children's return on Monday 10/3/2022. Licensee will send LPA photos of the gate by POC date 10/1/2022. A 500.00 civil penalty was assessed today.

Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee stated she transports children to and from school and that currently she only has an expired foreing license as she is an experienced driver. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Today, Licensee completed a statement indicating that she would not transport children without a drivers license. Licensee stated that the school is near her home and would walk to take or pick up the children instead and would inform the parents of this change. Licensee stated she understands that she is not to transport children without a valid Driver’s License which she is currently studying to obtain. POC cleared.