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25 | On 7/17/2025 at 8:55AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Assistant, Beatriz Silva. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an Unannounced, Case Management inspection- Increase of Capacity. Present was the assistant caring for 4 children. Licensee, 5th and 6th child arrived during visit. (2 infant-age, 4 preschool-age) The licensee’s home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 level house. Per licensee, days and hours of operations are: Monday- Friday, 7:30AM- 5:00PM., The area designated for childcare are: Living room (Playroom #1); Bedroom #1 (Napping Room); Bathroom #1; and Backyard Areas #1, #2. The areas designated as off-limit are Family room (Pass through only); Bathroom #2; Bedroom #2; Bedroom #3; and Garage. LPA inspected home inside and outside for health and safety hazards.
At 9:00AM., the following was observed: Home was clean, neat, with a variety of age-appropriate playthings available for the children. The floor and ground surfaces were clear of obstruction or fall hazards. The childcare’s furniture and accessible materials were in good repair, and free of sharp corners. Facility has tables and chairs, scaled to the proper size. LPA observed infant feeding chairs with wide-base, and removable table component. The available bathroom (bathroom #1) was clean with fixtures in operating condition. LPA observed fold-down, changing table in the playroom. The applicant has installed child safety gates to prevent access to the off-limit areas. Fireplace located in playroom had been barricaded. The detergents, cleaning compounds, and items which can pose a hazard have been made inaccessible. Home had adequate ventilation, lighting throughout the home, and a comfortable temperature for the children.
For scheduled nap services, LPA observed cots and play pens in bedrooms #1. Per licensee, the napping area will extend into playroom for added space. The home has a functioning telephone service, smoke/ carbon monoxide combination detector; and fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC).
LPA inspected the backyard area. Area was enclosed with playthings (structure, and equipment) in good repair. Home does not have pools, fishponds, spas, jacuzzi or any other bodies of water. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)
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