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25 | On 9/21/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Blanca Hernandez, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA notes COVID Pre-screening questions were asked of Licensee prior to the inspection. The Licensee's responses suggest the FCCH is void of COVID positive cases. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed two (2) children on site.
LPA, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH’s living room, daycare room, dining room, (1/2) bathroom in the daycare room, garage and part of the backyard is accessible for childcare services. Meanwhile all three (3) bedrooms and the bathroom in the hallway are made inaccessible by means of baby gate. LPA observed one bedroom with one bathroom located on the second floor of this home and observe a baby gate on the first step of the stairway making the area inaccessible. The kitchen is also made inaccessible by means of a baby gate. LPA observed part of yard is made inaccessible by means of a small fence.
The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. The FCCH was void of hazardous items. Medication and sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet in the FCCH's kitchen. Cleaning compounds in the FCCH are stored under the kitchen sink and in the garage, both areas are inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom used for childcare is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed a fireplace in the home that is covered by large piece of furniture. Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate.
Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall of the FCCH. LPA observed both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. The detectors were tested at 2:02 PM and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was service on 9/20/22. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services. |