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25 | On 11/7/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Alma Esquivias, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA notes COVID Pre-screening questions were asked of Licensee prior to the inspection. The Licensee's responses suggest the FCCH is void of COVID positive cases. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed one (1) infant child on site.
LPA, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. This home consists of three (3) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. The FCCH’s living room, dining room, kitchen, one (1) bathroom in the hallway, and outdoor yard are accessible for childcare services. Meanwhile, three (3) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom and laundry room are inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed all three (3) bedrooms and laundry room had door safety knobs making them inaccessible.
The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. The FCCH was void of hazardous items. LPA observed sharps and medications are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning compounds were observed under the sink and laundry room, both areas are inaccessible. The bathroom used for childcare is clean and free of toxins with hand washing poster for children. LPA observed a fireplace in the dining room that is locked and secured. Toys, furniture, and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate.
Required forms are predominantly posted on the entrance of the FCCH. LPA observed a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. The detector was tested at and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was serviced on 9/14/2022. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services. CONT 809-C |