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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yolanda Baez, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of an annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Teresita Garza. During this visit there were 3 children in care (2 toddlers and 1 school age). Also present at the time of the inspection was helper, Jeffrey Mamer.
LPA toured the home, this is a one story, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom home. The primary child care areas are the following: the living room, the dining room area, the day care room (located passed the kitchen), one hallway bathroom, the kitchen, and the gated and fenced front yard. The following areas are kept inaccessible with the use of door locks or safety gates: 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and the back yard. There are a sufficient amount of age appropriate toys, games, and books available. The home has plenty of space for the children to eat, sleep and play, and was a comfortable temperature during this visit. Licensee uses the front yard patio for outdoor activities, it is properly fenced and used for outdoor activities. The fire extinguisher is full, of regulation size, and located in the kitchen area. There is no fireplace on the property. The smoke alarm and CO2 monitor are operational. LPA Baez verified a working telephone, a working email address, and all required forms are posted. There are no large bodies of water on the property. Licensee stated that there are not any firearms or ammunition on the property. LPA Baez verified that all adults living or working in the home have been fingerprint cleared and associated. LPA Baez reviewed child's file, child care roster, and emergency drill log. The last emergency drill was conducted on 01/2019. Licensee's pediatric CPR/FA certification expires on 11/2019.
LPA Baez reviewed the following with Licensee: physical plant, bodies of water, storage of hazardous items, Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, new Safe Sleep Regulations, emergency drills, child care roster, and Unusual Incident Reports. LPA reminded Licensee that walkers, jumpers, exersaucers, and bouncers are not permitted for use in the day care. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment and smoking is not permitted in the day care.
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