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25 | On 05/16/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Jose Penate and Paul Garcia, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Marianela Ortiz and assistant (Spanish speaking). Days/Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 05:00 AM to 05:00 PM, or as arranged.
LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. This facility is licensed as a large facility of 14, there must be an additional qualified staff person present anytime the facility goes beyond the ratio for a capacity of eight. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. Current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, restroom, and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. During inspection LPA observed items stored in high areas (Hutch/Desk) that could potentially fall over on children in care.
There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is 661-758-4937.
LPA and licensee discussed Safe Sleep Regulations. Licensee is aware that cribs and play yards are to be kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard.
Provider is aware to physically check on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is to be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age upon enrollment. LPA discussed with licensee, Infants up to 12 months of age shall be placed on their backs for sleeping.
(Continued on 809-C) |