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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Juvenal Moctezuma conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection and met with Licensee, Mercedes Bolanos. LPA explained the reason of the inspection and a tour of the home was conducted both inside and outside. LPA observed licensee caring for 1 children who was sleeping on the couch. Licensee stated that 2 other children were at school.
Licensee stated that children have access to the living room, dining room, kitchen area, Family room/playroom, one bathroom, and the backyard. LPA observed that the kitchen/dining room area was cluttered with food items, cans, paperwork, and other items. Licensee stated that she just got a new stove yesterday and was cleaning her kitchen/dining room area. LPA observed a bed in the family room/playroom and observed that there was a fire place that was not covered. Licensee stated that she does not use her fire place and will make sure its covered so its not accessible to children. The living room was observed to be clean and free of toxins.
Licensee was reminded about having Off limit areas closed and locked and the types of toys permitted during her day-care hours. Licensee understood. Licensee stated that the knives are usually stored up high in a pantry next to her medication. The cleaning supplies/toxins are stored in the laundry room. LPA observed 2 bottles of Clorox in the laundry room that were accessible to children in care. Licensee removed them and placed the chemicals and other cleaning products up high. LPA observed bottles of shampoo at the bottom of the tub. LPA advised licensee to not leave her shampoo/conditioner bottles there and to place them up high. LPA observed shaving cream, razors, a bottle of Ajax, a bottle of hydrogen peroxide, amongst other items underneath the bathroom sink. Licensee stated that she will get plastic locks on her cabinets by end of business day today.
The backyard has a fence that goes all around. LPA observed 2 propane gas tanks, gardening tools, and cleaning supplies on the ground where children play. Licensee stated that she is cleaning her backyard and will make sure everything is inaccessible to children. LPA observed a storage room at the corner of the yard with the door open.
Report continued onto LIC 809-C |