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25 | On 10/11/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Silva conducted an unannounced Required – 1 Year inspection assisted by licensee Flor Diaz. Upon arrival, the licensee had six clients in care including one infant. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff-to-child ratios. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review showed that all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor day care area identified in the Facility Sketch LIC999 and areas accessible to clients. Off-limits areas were inaccessible to clients in care with safety locks. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. The licensee stated she keeps telephone service in the home when clients are in care. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 7/31/23. The licensee stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to clients in care. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to clients were observed during the inspection. Children nap on cots and infants in cribs. According to the licensee, beddings are stored individually and washed weekly. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the clients served.
ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The licensee provides breakfast, snack, and lunch to clients. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Filtered drinking water is available to clients in care. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients’ bathrooms were clean and in good repair.
OUTDOOR INSPECTION: The playground was enclosed by a fence. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was maintained and free of any observable hazards. There are no bodies of water in the facility. |