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25 | On 9/20/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Andrea Buenrostro, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. Prior to entering the facility, LPA conducted COVID-19 pre-screening questionnaire and based on Licensee’s responses it was determined that the home is safe and free of any COVID-19 exposures. LPA notes that there are nine (9) children present being supervised by four (4) assistants.
At arrival, Licensee informed LPA that parents enter the daycare through the side door. LPA observed that the main home is not accessible to children in care. This home has added permitted enclosed patios and sunrooms that are used for childcare services. Children have access to the cubby room, children kitchen and dinning area, bathroom, daycare room and outdoor yard. LPA notes all three (3) bedrooms in the home, 2 bathrooms, main kitchen, living room and dinning room are off-limits to the children in care. LPA observed the kitchen door and bedroom door are locked making these areas inaccessible.
LPA observed all children in the daycare room area. LPA observed the home to be clean and orderly. Further, the home offers plenty of ventilation for the children in care. LPA did not observe any hazardous items accessible to children in care. LPA observed sharps are stored in the main kitchen in an elevated cabinet. LPA notes the main kitchen is not accessible to children in care. Medication is stored in an elevated kitchen cabinet which is secure and beyond the reach of children. Cleaning compounds were observed in the main kitchen and the laundry room, both are off-limits to children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment within the FCCH are age appropriate.
The backyard is made up of grass footing and is enclosed by wood fencing. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secure. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate. No bodies of water are observed. CONT 809-C |