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25 | On 5/1/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Silva conducted a Case Management – Other to follow up on the licensee’s expressed desire to go inactive or close the daycare and to conduct a second pool check. Upon arrival, the LPA met with Nadia Akmal. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions except Brenda Lopez. Census 2 children including one infant under 24 months. The facility was operating within ratios and capacity.
The licensee explained that she did not have any children. The LPA explained that any child under 10 years of age in the home counts as part of the ratio and as a daycare child. During the visit, the LPA learned that visitor Brenda Lopez was not cleared to be in the daycare. The LPA observed Brenda providing care and supervision to two one infant and one child under ten years of age. According to CRR 102370 All individuals subject to a criminal record review … shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance (See 809D).
During the visit, the LPA observed the pool was surrounded by a fence that did not meet the regulation. A section of the fence was damaged, providing access to the pool. One section of the fence was torn and another section was hanging lower than the required height. The damaged sections were closest to the wall adjacent to W. Wilhelmina St. There is a window and a side entrance into the back yard that make the pool accessible … by surrounding the pool with a fence. Per CCR 102417(g)(5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools Operation of a Family Child Care Home (See 809D).
The LPA discussed ratios and background clearance with the licensee. The licensee was informed about the difference between an inactive license and a closed license.
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