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25 | On March 6, 2023, at 3:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luigi Gargaro, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection and met with the licensee, Andrea Morroy. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Four (4) children and two (2) staff members, Ms. Morroy and her assistant mother, Teresa Piceno Garcia. were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a one floor, three bedroom, one bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: the living room, the second home bedroom and the bathroom. Off limits areas are the kitchen and the first and third bedrooms. The kitchen is inaccessible through use of a child safety gate installed at its entrance. The first bedroom is made inaccessible with the use of a door bolt while the third bedroom is behind the off limits kitchen.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced front, side and back yard area that is currently unavailable for outdoor activities due to construction on the home neighboring lot. A temporary fence has been constructed so, until all construction is completed, children are only allowed to use the very front play area on the right side of the home and only under the direct supervision of the licensee or her assistant. Licensee will send analyst an updated facility sketch to reflect the changes. No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons 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.
Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expired on February of 2023. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee and helper mother have not completed Mandated Reporter Training. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 11/21/22. Licensee currently has no infants in care but analyst provided her with a copy of the safe sleep regulations for her to review at a future date. |