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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ketki Desai conducted an in -person announced pre-licensing inspection for a new Large Family Child Care home. LPA met with applicant Alexis Luna and the assistant Olimpia Ramirez, who guided analyst on a tour of the new home. Per applicant, family members residing in the home including the applicant are 3 adults and one minor only. The applicant is requesting a Large family childcare home license. Per applicant, operation hours will be Monday to Saturday, 6:00AM to 6:00PM, care and supervision shall be provided to children ages 1 months - 12 years of age.
All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off limit areas. This is a single-story home that consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 restrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, playroom, side yards, backyard and a garage. There is no stairway in the home.
Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell phone), ventilation and heating. The home has a central Air /Heating system, the A/C unit is installed in the backyard. (Needs a barrier around it) There is an additional portable A/C unit in the day care area for children. There is a fireplace in the living are and it has been covered with a safe barrier.
Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in areas designated for children. The applicant states (that there are no poisons on the premises). Applicant was advised that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock.
Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off limits to children and parents are: Three bedrooms including Master bedroom with one full bathroom, living area, kitchen, garage and side yard. Applicant shall install a child safety gate across the kitchen making it inaccessible to children. Front yard is only used as an entrance to the home. Applicant was made aware to ensure all the doors of the bedrooms were to remain closed during childcare operating hours. Side yard is where the dogs are kept, it has a metal gate with a latch. Applicant understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. |