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25 | On 3/22/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Silva conducted an unannounced Required – 3 Year inspection assisted by licensee Silvia Ortiz. Upon arrival, the licensee had 12 clients in care including two infant under 24 months. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff-to-child ratios. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review showed that all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor day care area identified in the Facility Sketch LIC999 and areas accessible to clients. Off-limits areas were inaccessible to clients in care with safety locks. A baby proof gate was placed at the bottom of the stairs. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. The licensee stated she keeps telephone service in the home when clients are in care. A record review shows that the last drill was documented in March 2024. The licensee stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to clients in care. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to clients were observed during the inspection. Clients nap on cots. According to the licensee, beddings are stored individually and washed twice a week. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the clients served.
ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The licensee provides food to the children in care. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Drinking water is available to clients in care. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients’ bathrooms were clean and in good repair. |