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25 | On 7/19/2021 at 11:45 AM, Licensing Program (LPA) Analyst Francisca Velazquez and Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Maria Mueller conducted a required Inspection of the facility. Prior to entering the facility, LPA completed COVID-19 pre-screening questionnaire with Assistant and based on Assistant's responses it was determined that facility did not have COVID-19 exposures. LPA and LPM met with Lorena Chavez, Assistant of the facility and explained the purpose of the inspection. Assistant stated that Licensee was heading back to the facility from a doctors appointment. LPA and LPM in the company of Assistant toured the interior and exterior of the facility. This home consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, playroom and backyard. Licensee arrived to the facility at 12:00 PM and continued the inspection tour with LPA and LPM. Licensee stated that children in care have access to the playroom, bathroom and backyard. LPA and LPM observed a small gate by the kitchen making the kitchen and the rest of the home inaccessible to the children in care. At the time of inspection six (6) children were present.
LPA and LPM observed a clean home with plenty of activities for the children in care. The bathroom used for care was clean and free of toxins. LPA and LPM observed cleaning compounds stored in a high cabinet in the kitchen. In addition, Licensee stated that detergent and Clorox are stored in the laundry room that is locked and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed that all low cabinets in the kitchen have additional safety latches. LPA observed knives, sharps are stored in a high cabinet in the kitchen and are inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated that medication that is used by her family is stored in her bedroom and not accessible to the children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment in the facility are age appropriate.
Licensee uses the back yard as an outdoor play area. LPA and LPM observed that backyard is completely fenced. Licensee stated that when children play outdoors, children are always supervised by Licensee or assistant. The yard has plenty of shade for children in care. LPA and LPM observed locked sheds in the backyard. Licensee stated that the shed has children items such as diapers, wipes, etc. LPA and LPM reminded Licensee that shed should always be locked and inaccessible to children in care. CONT 809-C |