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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denise Gibbs conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. LPA met with Alin Bustos Cortez, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection, was Luis Mendez, Licensee’s husband. Per Licensee, there are 9 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 4 children present upon arrival, 1 was licensee's daughter.
This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and front yard (fenced). Main care is provided in the living room and 1 bedroom. The children use the bathroom next to the main care bedroom. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (locked) and kitchen (baby gate) (. The licensee provides food for children in care. LPA observed food available in the refrigerator. Hours of operation are Mon-Sun 23.5 hours.
The licensee states that 2 adults and 1 child currently live in the home. 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.
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). LPA observed a wall heater that is inoperable.
The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection:
Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children ------------------Page 1 |