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25 | On 06/05/2023 at 9:10 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Katrina Chicote conducted an Unannounced Required – 1 Year inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and met with Licensee, Nora Valenzuela, who granted entry to facility and guided the LPA on a tour. Adults in the home were discussed and all have criminal record clearance. Also present was Licensee’s Assistant. There were three day care children present during today’s inspection. Licensee states that there are currently seven children enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. LPA observed required postings on board in Day Care Room. Disaster drill log was also available during today’s inspection, last disaster drill conducted on 05/03/2023.
This is a single-story home which consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, and Day Care Room. Areas used by the children include the Day Care Room (located in the back) and Bathroom 1 (located to the right of Day Care Space). Per Licensee, Dining Room, located in the front of the home, is only used for eating. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include all bedrooms and Bathroom 2. LPA observed that there is a door that was locked to make areas off limits to children in care.
All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. LPA observed a ceiling fan and AC window unit in Day Care Room. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. At 9:15 AM, LPA observed learning rugs, shelves filled with books, puzzles, art materials, and other age appropriate toys, free of loose and sharp parts. At 9:17 AM, LPA observed Kitchen and Dining Room, which children will use for eating, to have appropriate dining table and chairs available. At 9:20 AM, LPA observed Bathroom 1 to have operable toilet and sink, adequate supplies, and to be free of hazards at time of inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. Licensee states detergents and cleaning compounds are stored in garage and knives stored on high Kitchen counter making these off limits to children. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Report continues- Page 1 of 3 |