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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cherie Acosta conducted an unannounced ANNUAL/RANDOM inspection. This facility is also licensed for foster care. Present during today’s inspection was the licensee, her fingerprint cleared husband, her two foster children and two preschool aged children in care.
The home was toured for Health and Safety Inspection. On limits area consist of the living room, dinning room, family room, kitchen, first floor bathroom, backyard patio area located outside the kitchen's sliding glass door. The remainder of the home is off limits. The home was observed to be orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no pools, spas, or hot tubs at this home. The home has a water fountain that has been filled in with rocks for the safety of children. There are no firearms on the premises as stated by the licensee. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children are stored and inaccessible to children. Stairs are gated. The fireplace is barricaded to prevent access by children. LPA verified that the fire extinguisher is fully charged. The home is equipped with both a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. There is a working telephone in the home. The home provides appropriate toys, learning materials and play equipment. The outdoor play area is fenced.
The licensee was reminded that children are not to be left in parked vehicles. The licensee is operating within the licensed capacity. LPA did not observe any child left without supervision during the inspection.
Licensee was reminded that anyone working, residing or frequently visiting the home must be fingerprint cleared prior to being in the presence of children or an immediate civil penalty can be assessed.
Children files were reviewed. Files reviewed contain children’s emergency information. The licensee has current CPR and First Aid which expires 12/27/2020.
Fire and disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months. |