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25 | On 2/21/2023, at 12:05p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Meier and conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee, Maria Macias. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This facility is a one story, three-bedroom, two-bathroom house. The following areas are used for childcare: playroom (family room), bathroom #1, dining room, kitchen, and front yard. Off limits areas include: living room, bedroom #2 and bedroom #3, bathroom #2 which are made inaccessible through the use locks and baby gates.
Hours of operation hours are Monday – Friday 6:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. There were four (4) children present during the inspection, one (1) infant, one (1) preschooler, two (2) school age and (1) assistant (S1).
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed licensee poisons shall be placed in a storage area and locked. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. The storage area for poisons is locked. LPA observed toys and materials available for children’s use. The home uses the fenced front yard for outdoor activities. LPA informed licensee to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. There is no fireplace on the premises. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no firearms, other weapons or ammunition in the home.
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 clearances or exemptions.
LPA reviewed children’s files. All four (4) children’s files reviewed were incomplete and did not meet regulations. |