WENCE DE VACA, ANA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed there was no approved safety pool cover meeting ASTM International Standard F1346-23, or an alarm meeting ASTM International Standard F2208 that sounds upon detecting entry into the water; a life ring with a minimum diameter of 17 inches that is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, was not present; a rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet was also missing; and there was no daily log verifying checks of safety features and equipment prior to opening the facility, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated that she will correct all pool deficiencies and submit proof of compliance to Licensing by November 6, 2025. Licensee also affirmed that children will be supervised at all times to prevent any access to the pool and the backyard will not be in use during day care hours.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the pool gate not self-closing which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The licensee stated that her husband will return from work on 12/06/2024 and will repair the fence immediately so the pool gate will self-latch. Licensee stated she will send video proof via email or text to LPA Tate.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which both the licensee and the assistant had expired CPR/FirstAid certification which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licesee stated that she will schedule a class for herself and her assistant. Licensee stated she will send a picture via email or text to LPA Tate of the completion certificate.