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25 | On 8/20/21 at 1:45 PM, 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 Perla Lopez, Licensee of the facility and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior of the home. This apartment consists of three (3) bedroom, two (2) bathrooms. Licensee stated that living room, kitchen area, bathroom in the hallway are accessible to the children in care. While all bedrooms are inaccessible to the children in care by a small safety gate. During the time of the inspection, Licensee was caring for four (4) children. Licensee’s adult son was present in the facility along with Licensee’s teenage daughter.
LPA observed required forms posted in the wall as you enter the facility. LPA observed a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the hallway of the facility. Detector was tested by Licensee and found to be operational at 1:56 PM. The home has a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 11/12/20. 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 a closet located in the hallway. Closet is made inaccessible by small gate making hallway inaccessible to children. Children have access to the hallway when using the restroom. Per Licensee, children are always supervised when using the restroom. LPA observed that Licensee stores sharps in a high cabinet in the kitchen that are inaccessible to children in care. The facility has proper ventilation for child care services. Facility kitchen had dishes piled up and trash can was filled to the top with no lid. The restroom used for children was found to be orderly and has plenty of hand soap, paper towels. Restroom is pending hand washing poster accessible to children in care. Medication in the facility is stored in a high cabinet in the kitchen and are inaccessible to children. Toys and equipment observed in the facility are age appropriate. CONT 809-C |