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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Stacy Torrence and Aiddee Nunez conducted a case management inspection, in response to licensee’s request for a capacity increase. LPAs met with licensee Margarita Amininejad who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During today’s inspection, Licensee’s assistant Angelica Jurado was also present. LPAs observed five children in the designated daycare area. The facility was within licensed capacity and the required ratio. Licensee stated there is currently three adults and one minor child living in the home. Licensee stated she is not currently registered with any Foster Care agency or holds a foster parent license. Licensee was reminded if changes to notify the licensing office.
A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
This is a three-story home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, living room, family room, kitchen, nook, front yard (not fenced), back yard (fenced), and garage. There are two set of stairs in the home, one set leading to the 2nd and 3rd floor, and the second set leading to the family room, barricaded by child proof gates. The licensee acknowledged the children may never enter the off-limit areas during operation hours. Control of property was verified by LPA during today’s inspection. The licensee has a cell phone that is used for childcare. The licensee was informed if a cell phone is used for childcare, it must remain on the premises at all times during hours of operation. The licensee was informed and understands the home is to be free from smoking during hours of operation.
The facility has two fireplaces, which are located in the living room and family room. During today’s inspection, LPA observed the fireplaces barricaded by glass doors, ensuring they are inaccessible to children in care. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Poisons/Hazardous items are not stored on site, and none were observed. There are no bodies of water. The toys are age appropriate and in good condition for the potential ages served. Baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items will not be used for children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. When firearms are present, they must be locked and stored separately from the ammunition. |