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25 | On 9/15/21, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced Required Inspection of the facility. Prior to entering the facility, LPA conducted pre-screening COVID-19 questionnaire and based on Licensee’s responses it was determined that the facility is safe and free from any COVID-19 exposures. LPA meet with Celia Aguirre, Licensee of the facility and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the home. This is a three (3) bedroom, two (2) bathroom home. Licensee stated that living room, daycare room, dining area, bathroom and backyard are accessible to the children in care. Licensee stated that occasionally the front yard is also used but the main outdoor area is the backyard. All the bedrooms, one bathroom, and living room are made inaccessible by a small gate. Part of the back yard are inaccessible to children in care by a wood fence. During the time of the inspection, Licensee and assistant Mary Aguirre were caring for four (4) children.
LPA observed required forms posted on the living room of the facility. LPA observed both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the day care room. Detectors were tested by Licensee at 9:36 AM and were both functional. The home has a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 12/23/2020. LPA reminded Licensee that fire extinguisher needs to be either service or purchase annually. The home maintains working telephone services.
LPA observed all cleaning supplies and toxins are stored in two high cabinets by the hallway of the facility. LPA observed that both cabinets are high and are locked with a safety latch. LPA observed more cleaning supplies are also located in the kitchen by the sink. LPA observed that Licensee stores sharps on a high cabinet in the kitchen. The kitchen is made inaccessible to children by two small gates. The facility is orderly, clean and has ventilation for child care services. The restroom used for children was found to be clean and orderly and has plenty of hand soap, paper towels and hand washing posters for children. Medication in the facility is stored in Licensee’s bedroom and are inaccessible to children. Toys and equipment observed in the facility are age appropriate. CONT 809-C |