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25 | An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Barajas. LPA met with licensee Guadalupe Lupercio and toured the entire facility. LPA observed 8 preschool age children in day care area, no infants, with two assistants Evangelina Hernandez and Monica Alcaraz. The facility was within licensed capacity and the required ratio. Also, present was licensee’s husband Enrique Lupercio, adult son Adrian Lupercio who were in off limit rooms. Licensee stated there are presently 5 adults living in the home, no minor children. Day care operating hours are 23 hours a day, Monday through Friday. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
During today’s inspection each child was observed to have safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. The floor plan was verified. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates, door knobs and door locks. The children use the backyard as the outdoor play area, and it is completely fenced. The outdoor play area is free from hazards. There is a fireplace, screened and inaccessible to children in care in living room. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were stored out of the reach of children in garage. Poisonous items are not stored on site, and none were observed during today's inspection. The home provides safe toys, equipment, and materials. 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 has a current roster of children in care. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last one dated 03/12/2019. The licensee stated there are no firearms or other dangerous weapons in the home and bodies of water were not observed during today's visit. The LPA advised the applicant to contact licensing for any changes to hours and days of planned operation, and for any changes to facility, including on/off limit areas and change in phone number. The applicant has a cell phone that is used for child care. The applicant was reminded that if a cell phone is only used, it must remain on the premises always during hours of operation.
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