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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Petersen conducted an unannounced random annual site inspection for this facility at 11:45. LPA met with licensee, Veronica Garcia, and toured all areas of the residence on limits to children in care for a health and safety inspection. Also present during this inspection were nine children in care, consisting of four infants and five preschool age children, and licensee's assistant, Chelsey Martinez. All adults present are background cleared. The facility is within ratio and capacity.
The areas on-limits to children in care are the converted garage/playroom, and the living room, dining room area and hall bathroom in the main residence. Per licensee, there are no firearms present or stored on the premises. The facility has heating and ventilation for safety and comfort including portable heating in the playroom. There were no hazardous items/toxins observed to be accessible to children in care. Furnishings and equipment, including infant sleeping equipment, are age appropriate and in good repair. LPA provided licensee with a copy of the Spanish language Infant Safe Sleep PIN and discussed safe sleep best practices for infants.
The facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector, working smoked detector and fully charged fire extinguisher. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector are present in the main residence and the separate playroom. The fireplace is screened to prevent access by children.
The outdoor patio/play area located between the living room and the playroom is fully enclosed and available to children in care. There are no hazardous conditions observed in the patio area. There are no high climbing pieces of equipment or swings present. There are no pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water accessible to children.
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