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25 | On September 20, 2021, at 12:30 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee, Lizbeth Palma. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Ten (10) children and Three (3) staff were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a one story, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: Living room, dining room, kitchen, hall bathroom, backyard, bedrooms #2 and #3. Off limits areas are Master bedroom, master bedroom, bedroom #1, laundry room, and garage and are inaccessible through use of door knob covers and door lock. Hours of operation are: Monday through Friday 6:00am to 5:00pm.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee states she contacted Licensing to advise of construction in her home, Licensee will be adding a room, kitchen, bathroom, and living room to the right side of the house. The area under construction is fenced off, children do not have access to that area. Licensee shall supervise children during outside activities at all times. LPA advised to send in required documents to add the rooms. No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. LPA observed locked storage areas for firearms and other dangerous weapons. 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. Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 6/5/23. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 2/5/21. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 7/2/21. There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] will be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. Licensee places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. |