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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Juvenal Moctezuma conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection and met with Licensee, Maria Cosio and assistants. LPA explained the reason of the inspection and a tour of the home was conducted both inside and outside. Licensee stated that she was currently caring for a total of 7 day-care children including her grandchild. LPA observed that licensee was outside with her mom caring for 4 children while 3 children were inside the house with licensees /assistant.
During the inspection, licensees adult daughter left the home with her child, leaving the licensee with 6 day-care children. Licensee stated that children have access to the kitchen area, living/dining room, the playroom, one bathroom, and part of her front yard. Licensee stated that children don't have access to the rooms. LPA reminded licensee that she needs to keep the bedrooms, closets, and another room rooms closed and locked during day-care hours if she wishes to keep them inaccessible to children. Licensee understood.
LPA observed plenty of age appropriate toys in the playroom and observed that the home was cluttered with paperwork and boxes. Licensee stated that she had just finished painting the inside of her home and was putting everything away and getting rid of some items. LPA explained to licensee that she needs to call licensing every time she remodels or makes any changes to her day-care home. Licensee understood.
The bathroom was observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed a knife and other sharp utensils in a bottom drawer along with stainless steel sink cleaners, vitamins, and other cleaning solutions. LPA reminded licensee that such items should be made inaccessible to children in care. Licensee understood and removed the items and placed them up high.
Licensee stated that children only play in the front yard and don't have access to the backyard. Licensee has 10 dogs but only 2 have contact with children. Licensee understands responsibility of any action taken by pets involving day care children. LPA observed plenty of age appropriate toys, a wooden play structure, grass, and shade area in the front yard.
Report continued onto LIC 809-C |