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25 | Licensing program Analyst (LPA), Ana Chico, conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for the purpose of ensuring that the licensee is in compliance. The inspection was conducted in Spanish. LPA met with licensee, Laura Diaz, licensee, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Licensee's adult daughter Christina Zamora, was also present assisting with the care. According to licensee she has (12) children enrolled. LPA observed (6) preschool age children and (2) infants at the time of the inspection.
Areas designated for care were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, ventilation and heating. This is a single story home which consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and one half bathroom. There is also a kitchen, dinning room, living room and adjacent day care room. Children have access to all areas of the home with the exception of licensee's daughter's bedroom and half bathroom. The wall heater was observed to be barricaded and an air conditioner unit which is used during the summer months or when the temperature rises.
Criminal record clearance has been granted for all adults living in the home. According to Mrs. Diaz there are (2) adults who live in the home (licensee and adult daughter) and (1) minor child (granddaughter). Cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. Children use the back patio, which is fully gated, for outdoor play. There are plenty of toys and materials available for children and sleeping mats are used for napping. According to licensee she prepares meals daily for day care children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The licensee does understand that poison must be locked with a key or combination. Per licensee, there are no weapons/ firearms or bodies of water. Posting requirements were observed. Mrs. Diaz states that transportation is offered to children in care. According to licensee her adult daughter Christina transports children as needed.
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