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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Larios met with Maria Sigala Fernandez, Licensee, for an unannounced Required – 1 year annual inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee. LPA did not observed any children in care during inspection. Per Licensee she is currently close for vacation (07/22-08/01). LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the front entrance to the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Saturday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Licensee spouse and spouse are the only adults residing in the home. Licensee also has minor children residing in the home.
LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was completed on June 13, 2022. Licensee does have liability insurance for the day care. Licensee & has current CPR and First Aid certifications (expiration: 02/2024). Licensee has the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & flu) and is current with the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers (expiration: 02/10/2024). LPA reviewed five children's files and the files were complete with the required forms. LPA reviewed two staff file (Licensee & Assistant) and the file was complete with the required forms.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. The home is clean, orderly, (including heating/fans/ventilation), and safe for the day care children. There are safe & age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. There are stairs inside the home that are barricaded. The off limit areas inside the home are: kitchen, living room, laundry room, garage, second floor: all three bedrooms, and one bathroom. Off limit areas outside is the left side of house.
LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. The Licensee states that she does not have pets in the home or weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Licensee states that she does not administer any medications to the day care children at this time. |