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25 | On 2/2/2023 at 8:40AM., Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Luis J. Gomez met with Licensee, Rita Ruey- Ting Lu. Purpose of the inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, Annual Random inspection. Present in facility was the licensee and assistant caring for 8 children. All children are preschool age. Adults have criminal record clearances on file. Licensee’s home is a six bedroom, three bathroom, two story house. Days and Hours of operations are: Monday- Friday, 8:30 AM., to 5:30 PM. Day-care Areas: 1st Floor: Living Room (Playroom); Bathroom #1; Bedroom #1 (napping only); Outdoor Play Area, Family Room (Pass through only), and Kitchen (Pass through only). Off-limit Areas: Entire 2nd Floor: Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3, Bedroom #4, Bedroom #5, Bedroom #6, Bathroom #2, Bathroom #3 and First Floor: Garage. LPA inspected home, inside and outside, with licensee for health and safety hazards.
At 8:50AM., the following was observed: Facility was clean, orderly, with age-appropriate playthings available for the children. Floors and ground surfaces were clear of obstruction. Accessible furniture, materials, and books inspected were in good repair. Playroom has child sized table and chairs for food services. Fireplace is playroom has been barricaded. For storage, individual cubbies are located next to the main door. LPA observed napping mats and playpen (with tight-fitting sheet) in bedroom #1. Bathroom #1 was equipped with stepping stools, and adequate supplies for handwashing. Fixtures tested were in operating condition. Off-limit areas have been made inaccessible with child safety gates. Facility was the proper temperature, with ventilation and lighting. Diaper changing table is located playroom. Home had functioning telephone; smoke/ carbon monoxide combination detector; and fire extinguisher, 3A:40BC.
At 9:00AM., LPA inspected the outdoor play area. Area is enclosed with tall fencing.
At 9:05AM., Based on observations, LPA confirmed exposed wires on toy play car in outdoor area.
Outdoor play area does not any pools, fishponds, or bodies of water on the premises.
(REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) |