GONZALEZ, SOFIA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Today, LPA Ocegueda observed infant #4 sleeping in a stroller outside with assistant #2 supervising the infant. A play yard was not readily available and was stored behind a shed. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated she would get the play yard out and use for infant #4. Licensee will submit photo of play yard set up in the living area where all the children nap. Proof will be submitted to the Department by POC date 7/6/2023.

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Today, upon LPA arrival there were 17 children in care with three staff. There were 2 infants (over the age of 12 months), 6 preschool children and 9 school aged children. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Today, upon LPA arrival, 4 children were picked up by their authorized representative, placing licensee back within capacity and ratio. Licensee completed a written statement indicating she would ensure to follow the regulations related to capacity. Deficiency cleared today.

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ocegueda observed one Clorox brand disinfecting spray and disinfecting wipes under the accessible kitchen sink cabinet. There were children present during the inspection of the under-sink cabinet. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Today, 8/5/2022, Licensee removed the cleaning products and placed in an inaccessible cabinet in the kitchen. Licensee stated that she usually places these items out of reach of children. LPA reviewed the regulation above. Deficiency cleared today.