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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rita Ramos conducted an unannounced 3 year required inspection to the above facility. LPA met with Maria Rosa Patrick, Licensee, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Licensee's husband James Patrick arrived during the inspection. Per Licensee, there are 5 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was not available for review. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. There were 5 children present upon arrival.
This is a two-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, front yard and backyard (fenced). The children use the downstairs bathroom next to the stairs. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 3 bedrooms upstairs, 1 restroom upstairs, and the kitchen. LPA observed that there was nothing to barricade the kitchen and prevent children from accessing the kitchen during the inspection. Upon inspecting the cabinet under the sink, LPA observed that there were cleaning products. The cabinet under the sink has latches, however, one is not latching. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. The licensee provides snacks, however, parents bring children their meals.
Upon inspecting the restroom that children use, LPA observed that there is a shaving razor and shampoos on the far edges of the tub. LPA advised Licensee to remove the items and to store elsewhere in which they are not accessible to children in care.
The licensee states that 2 adults and 4 children currently live in the home. Per Licensee, she currently does not have an assistant. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed child care home. Licensee disclosed that there is a firearm stored in the home. Licensee's husband guided LPA showed LPA where the firearm is stored. LPA observed that the firearm was stored together with the ammunition. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. An immediate $500 civil penalty is being assessed during today's inspection.
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