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25 | An Annual/Random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Leticia Rosales-Meza. A review of staff records on 08/15/19 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There are currently three adults living in the home.
During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee did not have any children present today. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday–Sunday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the upstairs, and were made inaccessible by a secured gate. The converted garage is used as the day care space. The home was observed to be clean and orderly, and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. The licensee stated there is a working telephone in the home. The licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications were reviewed, and expire on 05/2020. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Flex Locks are installed on the cabinet doors under the kitchen and bathroom sinks. Poisons were locked in the outdoor shed. The staircase in the living room were barricaded with a gate. The wood burning stove in the living room has been made inaccessible with a wood barrier. The LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The roster of children in care was reviewed and was current. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was documented on 03/09/19. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. |