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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denise Gibbs conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. LPA met with Guadalupe Brown, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection, was Karla Lopez, Licensee’s Assistant. Per Licensee, there are 17 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 8 children present upon arrival.
This is a one-story home which consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, kitchen/eating area, laundry area, dining room, living room, front yard and backyard (fenced). Main care is provided in the living room, dining room areas, kitchen and 1 bedroom (infant napping). The children use the bathroom in the hallway adjacent to the nap room. LPA observed that there is a fireplace in the living room that is not barricaded. Per licensee, the fire place in inoperable. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 1 bedroom and detached garage(locked). The licensee provides food for children in care. LPA observed lunch time during inspection. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 5:30am-1:00am.
The licensee states that 2 adults currently live in the home. Per Licensee, she currently has two assistants. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed child care home. Licensee states that there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Wall heater is barricaded.
All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a cellphone that is used and the stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating (ceiling fans and space heater).
The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection:
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