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25 | On 11/20/2023 at 9:40am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sarah Garcia conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at the above-mentioned facility. LPA was greeted by staff, Geraldine Romero (S1). Licensee was not present during initial inspection. S1 called licensee, Martha Lizardi (D1). D1 arrived at the facility at 9:50am. During the initial inspection, LPA observed 5 children in care.
Facility operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Sunday through Saturday. Currently licensee is available to care for children seven months old to 12 years old. Facility is Large Family Child Care Home with a max capacity of 14. Licensee provides transportation to the children.
LPA toured the home inside and outside. The home is a duplex home with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, the living room, kitchen area, and outdoor area. Licensee confirmed the following areas are designated for day care only: living room, bedroom #1, bathroom #1, outdoor area including garage. LPA observed the parent board with all the necessary posting. LPA inspected bedroom #1 and observed cots to utilize for sleep. The bathroom that children use is located outside of the kitchen. LPA inspected the bathroom #1 and observed toilet paper under the bathroom sink. There are no medications, toxins or cleaning compounds accessible to the children in care in bathroom #1. LPA inspected the living room and observed the space to be clean and orderly. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, materials, children's tables and books. LPA observed a fish tank on top of the cabinet out of reach to children in care. LPA inspected the kitchen and observed the knives and sharp objects to be in the top cabinet out of reach to the children. LPA observed the poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items on the top shelf above the washer and dryer which can pose a risk to children in care made inaccessible. LPA observed the bedroom #2 to be empty. LPA observed the bedroom #3 to be empty. Per the licensee, the licensee is currently in the process of relocating and submitted an application to the Department.
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