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25 | On April 27, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Van, conducted an unannounced required annual inspection and met with helpers Alison Meier and Silvia ReinaGutierrez. Per Ms. Meier, the Licensee was out of town. The purpose of the inspection was explained and granted entry to the home by the helper. Present today are eleven children (6 infants and 5 preschoolers). The facility did not comply with the license capacity and limitations today. Licensee rents home, a 3 -bedroom, one bathroom, 2- level house. Daycare areas are Playroom #1, Playroom #2, Dining Area, Bedroom #1, Bedroom #2, backyard, and Bathroom #1. Off Limit Areas are Kitchen and Bedroom #3. All off-limit areas are properly barricaded with a baby gate or fencing. Days and operation hours are 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday.
LPA toured and inspected inside and outdoor play areas for health and safety hazards during the inspection. The daycare area is clean, orderly, and equipped with safe, age-appropriate toys, books, and play equipment. The home has adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation and is free from defects or conditions that endanger children in care. The home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a working telephone. The changing table is observed to have wipes and several diapers size available. Highchairs are used for younger infants, and tables with small chairs for older children. All playpens are in good condition, and there are no toys or pillows inside. The mattress pads are the exact size and have a fitted sheet. Cots are provided to older children. LPA informed the staff that no toys or pillows are allowed in the infants' crib or playpens. All unused electrical outlets have a child-proof cover. Poisons, detergents, and cleaning compounds are made inaccessible to children. The backyard play structures are age-appropriate, in good condition, and free of loose parts. There are no bodies of water in the facility. Per Helper, there were no firearms or weapons on the premises. LPA observed no baby walkers or any similar items in the daycare. There is a pet dog in the home. Per Helper, the dog has up-to-date vaccination. Helper understood that smoking is prohibited in family child care homes. |