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25 | An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mai for the purpose of monitoring compliance plan on file. Met with licensee, Gloria Lemus, and her assistant. 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 5 adults (including licensee) and 4 minor children living in the home. The facility and grounds were toured and the licensee was operating within the licensed capacity. There were 2 infants, 6 preschoolers, 4 school-age children in care. Operating hours are 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
The floor plan was verified. Facility is a two-story home with detached garage. The main day care area is the living room, dining area, family room and front daycare room as the napping room. The entire upstairs is off-limit. During today’s inspection, the stairs was not barricaded, a baby gate was next to the stairs and not securely installed.
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 a fireplace in the family room screened by a fire place cover and inaccessible to children in care. 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.
Fire extinguisher (3A40BC) observed to be fully charged and meet State Fire Marshall standards. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were present and tested during inspection. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months (last drill on 09/09/19). The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's visit.
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