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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Petersen conducted an unannounced random annual site inspection for this facility at 0920. At arrival, LPA met licensees, Ligia and Roberto Alvarez, in the downstairs childcare area of the residence and also present at the time were three children in care. Two additional children in care arrived while LPA was present for a total of five children in care consisting of one infant and four preschool age children. Also present in the upstairs non-childcare area of the residence was licensee's son, Andre Alvarez. All adults present are background cleared and associated to this facility. The facility is within ratio and capacity.
The areas on limits to children in care are the downstairs main day care room, downstairs bathroom, downstairs kitchen and dining area and downstairs nap room. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by closed doors or child safety gating and visual supervision. There is child safety gating at the base of the stairs and the downstairs fireplace is screened to prevent access. The facility is clean and organized with heating and ventilation for comfort. There are age appropriate furnishings, play items and equipment, including infant sleeping equipment, which are free of observed hazardous conditions.
The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector, working smoke detector and more than one fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. Per licensee there are no firearms present or stored on the premises.
The outdoor patio/deck area and the lower outdoor play/swing area are both on limits to children with adult supervision present at all times children are using the area. There is one piece of high climbing equipment/swings present in the lower play area which is securely anchored and has cushioning under/around the equipment. The outdoor areas are fully fenced. There are no pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water accessible to children in care.
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