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25 | An inspection was conducted on this date by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Odom for the purpose of reviewing and placing licensee on a Compliance Plan.
At 9:30am during today's inspection LPA observed 2 infants and 5 preschool age children playing inside the childcare room (living room), with 2 assistants, Kimberly Orozco and Yoana Lemus supervising the children in care. 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.
The licensee stated there are presently 3 adults living in the home. During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured, and the licensee was operating within the licensed capacity. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates, and baby doorknobs. The facility has also placed alarm/doorbell rings on the front door, backyard sliding door and door to the garage. The childcare area consists of the living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and bathroom located down the hallway on the right side. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections. There is a fireplace in the living room screened by a glass cover and inaccessible to children in care. The home has age appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service land-line and cellular service. The backyard is used for outdoor play area, LPA inspected the outdoor gates to verify doors are locked and secure. There are no bodies of water on the premises.
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