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25 | On 08/16/2021 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeovanna Yanez and Cynthia Brannon, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Maria Cosio. Also present were Staff #1 and Staff #2 (S1/S2). Licensee is Spanish Speaking. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM and other hours as arranged.
LPAs toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the daycare room, living room, dining room, kitchen, and hallway bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of plastic spinner knobs. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. LPAs observed a broken safety latch in the kitchen, where a knife was accessible to children in care. Licensee immediately moved the knife to an inaccessible area. The fireplace located in the living room is made inaccessible by a glass screen and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPAs confirmed the phone number is (559) 673-1453.
LPAs discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPAs reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee and staff have not completed the required Mandated Reporter Training. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 06/15/21. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles, with the exception of staff #1 and staff #4.
Continued on 809-C
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