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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. At 8:55am, LPA met with licensee, Ana De Santiago. Also present during this inspection, is Licensee’s Assistant. The licensee states that she currently has 14 children enrolled. A current children’s roster is available and is current. Licensee’s hours of operation are 7am-6am, Monday-Friday. Licensee tries to do 23 hrs.
This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area in kitchen, living room, front yard and backyard (fenced). The children use living room, kitchen, dining area in kitchen, bathroom in hallway, and backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: bedrooms, front yard, and additional bathroom. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The licensee provides food for children in care.
The licensee states that 4 adults and 0 children currently live in the home. Persons residing in the home are identified on the attached LIC811. Licensee states that she currently has one assistant. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises.
PHYSICAL PLANT
At 9am, LPA was lead on a tour of the facility by the licensee. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License are observed to be posted by the front entrance. The first room toured was the kitchen with an attached dining area. Per licensee, children in care eat at the table. LPA observed the kitchen to be kept safe and free of hazards. Sharp knives were observed to be in a drawer with a safety latch. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock.
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