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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) R. Derraco and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Trevino Cochran conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 06/24/21 LPA arrived at the facility at 9:00AM and met with Licensee, Evelyn Alvarez, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection was her assistant. Per Licensee, there are 14 children that are currently enrolled. There were 9 children present upon arrival.
This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, den, front yard and backyard (fenced). The den is being used as the main care area. At 9:05 AM, LPA observed age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials in the indoor main care area along with a fireplace that is screened and locked. Sleeping cots were observed to be stored in front of the fireplace. LPA observed required posting in the main care area. A deep freezer was observed in the main care. LPA advised licensee to use a zip tie or latch to secure the opening of the deep freezer. A Graco Pack and Play with a fitted sheet was observed in the indoor main care area. A fire extinguisher was observed on the wall next to the facility's required postings. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and was serviced on 02/22/21 as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the main care and they were tested and are operable. A door was observed to separate the main care area from the off limits area. At 9:10 AM LPA observed the outdoor play area to contain age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials. A bathroom designated for children in care was observed to be clean, sanitary and located in the outdoor play area. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked in a cabinet located in the outside care area. A storage area for the home was observed to be locked in the outdoor play area. LPA observed an off-limits detached garage that has been converted as a living space. Licensee's brother was observed to occupy the space and is associated to the facility. Two wooden posts were observed between the detached garage and storage space. Licensee states that they are currently working on building a gate to separate the space from
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