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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lissete Gonzalez conducted an unannounced annual random site inspection in Spanish to ensure the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing family child care homes. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee, Marta Flores de Rafael, who provided LPA on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. Also present was Licensee’s Assistant, Milagro Flores Barrera. There were 4 children present, 3 being infants. Licensee states there are 5 children enrolled. The children’s roster was reviewed and is current. Licensee’s operating hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday.
This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room (primary day care area), front & back yard (fenced). The children will use the small bathroom in the hallway, the living room, the bathroom located outdoors and the back yard will be used for outside play. Areas off limits to children and parents include: Dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom. There is a door to these areas that is locked with a latch lock.
During today’s visit, Licensee, Martha, provided LPA with an updated indoor facility sketch. Licensee would like to use 1 bedroom for infants in care during nap time. LPA advised Licensee to supervise the infants during nap time. LPA Gonzalez observed no children in the bedroom. The bedroom is located in the South/East rear part of the home and is the last bedroom to the left of the hallway. LPA observed the bedroom to be safe of any hazards and furnished with age appropriate equipment. LPA will update facility file with indoor sketch to include the bedroom to be used by children in care.
LPA inspected the living room used by the children. There are adequate age appropriate toys, books, and games. No hazards or violations were observed. There is proper ventilation through the home provided by a ceiling fan and air conditioning units. Knives and sharp objects are stored in the kitchen cabinet located above
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