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25 | Due to COVID-19 precautionary measures, this tele-inspection is being conducted via FaceTime. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Lucero conducted a case management tele-inspection to the above facility. LPA met with Tonia Betton, Applicant, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. People who reside in the home were discussed and noted. The applicant is requesting a large family child care home license.
All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off limit areas. This is a one story duplex home that consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 restroom, dining room, living room, kitchen with a laundry area, front yard and back yard. Applicant states that care will be provided at the address the department has on file and applicant states that she lives in the home where care will be provided. The department received a granted fire clearance dated 01/25/2021.
Per applicant, the children will use the restroom, living room, 1 bedroom, and front yard and back yard. Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell phone), ventilation and heating (wall heater inaccessible to children). Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in areas designated for children. The applicant states that there are poisons on the premises are locked in the garage with a pad lock. The applicant was advised that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock at all times.
Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off limits to children and parents are: Applicant's bedroom and one closet. There is locks on the bedroom door. LPA advised Applicant to make sure that the bedroom and closet are locked during hours of operation to ensure that children in care do not have access to those areas. The applicant understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Also off-limits is the rear duplex with the address of 715 E. Cocoa St., Compton, 90221. |