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25 | This was an announced licensee initiated case management inspection to evaluate the facility for a capacity increase conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Green. Due to COVID-19 and precautionary measures, this inspection was conducted with Licensee Gerardo Guillen, via a tele-inspection by use of Zoom. The purpose of the tele-inspection was due to the licensee's request to increase to a Large Family Child Care Home.
LPA confirmed with Licensee those residing in the home consists of 2 adults and 6 children, who all have obtained criminal record clearance. Per Licensee day-care hours of operation are seven days a week, 24 hours a day for less than 24 hours care. This is a two- story home that consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 restrooms, living room, dining room, family room, kitchen and garage.
During this tele-inspection, the Licensee took this LPA on a tour of the home. During this tour, the following was noted: At 1:10 PM, LPA was toured through the interior of the home of the accessible areas to children which were the living room, dining room, family room, kitchen and the restroom located on the first floor near the living room. Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, ventilation and heating (central). Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in areas designated for children. The licensee states poisons are locked in the shed with a pad lock. The shed is located on the side of the outdoor area of the home.
Licensee showed LPA the fire extinguisher which was last services on June 12, 2019. There are smoke detectors throughout the home and a carbon monoxide detector in the living room which Licensee tested; LPA heard the alarm and found them to be operational. At 1:20 PM, LPA was toured through the back yard of the home. The LPA observed the backyard to be surrounded by fencing with adequate shade and age appropriate toys. At 1:27 PM, Licensee assisted LPA in conducting a virtual review of 1 child file who was present during the inspection. There is an approved fire clearance on file. Per Licensee, there is also a dual license at this address for Foster Family Home (LIC #197806695) with effective date of 10/10/2016 with a total capacity of 6.
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