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An unannounced Required One Year Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Lucero. LPA met with licensee Laura Rivas who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a single story, three bedroom, three bathroom home. Adults residing in the home have been noted. No other adults were observed to be in the home at the time of inspection.
Per Licensee, the areas accessible to children in care are the den that has been converted into day care purposes, one bathroom located next to den, and back yard. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children in care are the kitchen, all bedrooms including master bedroom with master bath, bathroom located in hallway, living room (living room only accessible in passing), attached garage, and front yard.
Licensee states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe swimming pools or spas on the premises. The backyard is adequately fenced. There are age appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are present in the facility and in operational condition. Fire extinguisher has been serviced in February 2021. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace, a children's gate at the entrance of the kitchen and a children's gate at the doorway of the den that leads to the living room to prevent children from gaining access to the rest of the home.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm |