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25 | On 5/2/22 Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Harris conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Raquel Castro. Also present was her son who helped interpret. LPA conducted a tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketches (LIC 999A) provided. The LPA observed all required licensing forms to be posted in a visible location for authorized representatives to view them. A census was taken and there were four day care children present. The LPA observed the licensee to have one dog and some chickens that were in kennels outside. The licensee is aware of the safety of children around animals and takes responsibility for any action taken by her pets. The LPA observed inaccessible rooms to be off limits to children by the use of door knob spinners. The accessible rooms were the front room, kitchen, day care room and hall bathroom. The outdoor play area in the back yard is fenced. Licensee is aware that children are to be supervised when outside an unfenced play area. Licensee has a large play structure that is boxed and has rubber bedding. There are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. The LPA observed safe toys and play equipment both indoors and outside. There were no poisons observed on the premises accessible to children. Licensee is aware that poisons are required to be locked and inaccessible to children. Cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. There are no firearms or ammunition present at this facility. There is no fireplace. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator, and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The licensee has a complete first aid kit, including bandages, scissor, thermometer, gloves and a first aid manual. There are no stairs in the home. There is a working telephone and the above telephone number was verified. Adequate supervision is being provided during this visit. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. |