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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) R. Derraco conducted an unannounced required on year inspection to the above facility on 05/17/23. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:15 AM and met with licensee, Maria Diaz, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection was co-licensee Joram Iboa. Per Licensee, there are 9 children that are currently enrolled. There were 3 children present upon arrival. *
This is a one-story home which consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, den, detached garage, front yard and backyard (fenced). The off limit areas include 1 bedroom, front yard and detached garage.
The main care area is located in the living room. LPA observed age appropriate toys, a play pen, a child sized couch, educational posters, and a reclining chair. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted on a wall at the entrance to the facility. The kitchen/dining area was observed with a child sized table, child sized chairs, a dining table, a wall mounted television, art supplies and a children's storage cabinet. Knives and cleaning products were observed in a locked cabinet above the counter. Locks were also observed beneath the kitchen sink making contents inaccessible. The licensee understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked, not just inaccessible. Bedroom 2 has been converted to a children's play room. Additional age appropriate and sensory toys were observed in the bedroom. A den area was observed to have a sink, a wooden baby changing station, sleeping cots, and additional toys. The bathroom was observed to be clean with an operable sink, toilet,and faucet. The outdoor play area was observed with perimeter fencing. The licensee's vehicle was observed to be parked in the play area temporarily because of trash day. Additional toys and outdoor play equipment was observed in the backyard play area. The licensee states that she provides food for children in care. Licensees understand that food brought from home must be labeled and properly stored or refrigerated. Per licensee, isolation area for children showing signs of illness will be located in one of the rooms, away from the (page 1 of 3) |