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25 | On 9/9/21, at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced Required inspection of the facility. Prior to inspection, LPA completed COVID-19 pre-screening questionnaire with Licensee, based on responses it was determined that there are no COVID-19 exposures in the facility. The LPA met with Macrina Cervantes, Licensee of the facility and Juan Cervantes, Spouse and Assistant of the facility and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Assistant, toured the interior and exterior of the facility. This home is a single level home that consists of three (3) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, day care room, kitchen/dinning area, living room, garage and backyard. The garage has two additional rooms that are not being occupied. LPA observed that one room is used for storage, the other room has a bed and random supplies all around the floor. Assistant stated that the room is used for children that live out of town when they are in the area. All adult children are fingerprinted and associated to the facility. Assistant stated that children have access to the day care room, living room, bathroom and backyard, while remainder of the home is excluded from child care. At the time of the inspection, 1 child was present.
Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall of the day care room. The home’s living room has a fireplace which is covered inaccessible to children. LPA observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the ceiling of the hallway room. The detectors was tested and found to be operable at 10:18 AM. The home has a regulation fire extinguisher which was service on 11/11/20. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The home maintains working telephone services.
The home was clean, orderly and has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort and safety. Further, the home was void of hazardous items. Medication in the home is stored in a high cabinet in the kitchen which is inaccessible to children. Cleaning compounds are stored under the kitchen sink and in the garage, both of which are inaccessible to children. LPA observed the restroom used for children to be clean and free of toxins with plenty of hand soap, paper towels and hand washing poster for children. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the home are safe, varied and age appropriate. CONT 809-C |