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25 | On May 1, 2023 at approximately 8:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with licensee, Sara Catalan, and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during LPA's visit included licensee, licensee's assistant and 9 enrolled children (4 infants and 5 preschool age). Licensee is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. All adults working in the home have fingerprint clearance on file.
Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm. Licensee lives in the multi-level home. Day care entrance is through side gate, located on left side of home. Program operates on the ground level of the home only. The DAY CARE AREAS the backyard, sun room, play room (main day care area), kitchenette, and bathroom #1. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are the garage, bedroom #1 (located on ground level), and entire second level of home. LPA observed off limit areas are made inaccessible with child safety door handles.
With licensee, LPA toured day care areas of home. LPA observed home to be in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation. Home is equipped with a variety of toys and equipment that were in good working condition. LPA did not observe cleaning supplies, poisons or other chemicals to be accessible in day care areas. LPA observed electrical outlets in day care areas to be made inaccessible with child safety covers and/or blocked by furniture.
Bathroom for children's use was observed to be clean and in proper working condition. Bathroom is equipped with appropriate toileting equipment and appropriate sanitation products. LPA did not observe any poisons, chemicals or hazardous materials in accessible drawers located in bathroom.
Home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire alarm system. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home.
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