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25 | On 10/28/2021 at 10:20am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samantha Clenista made an unannounced inspection to address the licensee's application for an increase of capacity from having 8 children to 14 children. Fire clearance for the increase of capacity was approved on 09/30/2021. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee, Gabriela Barbosa Araujo and proceeded to tour the facility to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. LPA observed 6 children in care, 3 who are infants. Also present was Licensee's boyfriend, Nicholas Thatcher, Licensee's helper, Cecilia Esparza, and Sign Language teacher, Laura Greer. All children and staff were observed playing outside in the backyard. Appropriate ratio and capacity were observed along with supervision.
Licensee stated she utilizes the following areas for childcare: bathroom located in the hallway of the home, daycare room #1, #2, and #3. Off limit areas include: two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry room, water heater closet and backyard shipping container. There are several steps from the home to the backyard which Licensee states the children do not use the steps, however, she provides 100% supervision during backyard activities. The off limit areas are inaccessible via gates, latches, and/or locks. Outside play area consists of canopies used for shade, age appropriate furniture and toys, pond that has rocks filled to the top to refrain from water accumulation, and a raised rose bush bed that has thorns sticking out of it. Licensee stated she has firearms and ammunition on site, which LPA inspected and were observed to be stored per regulation. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. LPA observed no bodies of water on the property. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements and are operational located in day care room #1. There is a working telephone and email address for this facility which on file. Last documented fire drill was on 09/09/2021. Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 05/16/2022. Licensee has required immunization’s per SB792 and has completed Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 07/19/2022. All individuals 18-years-old and up who reside and work at the facility are criminal background cleared. |