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25 | An inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Port. A review of adult records indicates that all facility residents, staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There are presently 6 adults (including the licensee) and 1 minor living in the home. During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured and the licensee was operating within the licensed capacity. There was 1 preschool age child in care. Also present assisting with the day care child was the licensee's spouse, Jorge Ernesto Fuentes. Operating hours are 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The floor plan was verified. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of door locks. The garage and all of the bedrooms are limits. The children use the backyard as the outdoor play area, and it is completely fenced. The outdoor play area is free from hazards. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There is an open faced heater in the hallway screened by a fire place cover. There is a decorative water fountain in the front yard with the lower tier being approximately 4 feet from the from ground. The water fountain was observed to collect approximately 3 inches of water. The children do not use the front yard for outdoor play, the front yard is one of two entry points to the facility. The second entrance is from the side of the home that leads to the outdoor patio. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were stored out of the reach of children. The licensee stated poisonous items are not stored on site, and none were observed during today's inspection. The home provides safe toys, equipment, and materials. During today’s inspection each child was observed to have safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. There is a working carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's visit. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (landline).
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