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25 | On 10/06/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Ana Torres, 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 one (1) child on site.
LPA, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH’s living room, kitchen/dinning, daycare room, bathroom, backyard are accessible for childcare services. Meanwhile, the entire second floor is inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a small closed baby gate on the first step of the stairway, making the second floor inaccessible. Licensee uses garage and is not sure if garage was cleared by Fire Department but Licensee has always used the garage. Licensee is aware that garage needs to be approved in order to be used for chid care services.
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 locked under the kitchen sink. The bathroom used for childcare is clean and free of toxins. Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate.
Required forms are predominantly posted by the entrance of the FCCH. LPA observed both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. The detectors were tested at 12:31 PM and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was service on 1/20/22. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services. CONT 809-C |