1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 | On December 19, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted a Comprehensive Required Annual inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Sara and Jose Torres, Licensees of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Licensees toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The home’s family room, backyard and living room restroom are used for child care. At the time of the inspection nine children are present.
Required licensing forms are posted on the wall of family room. The family room has a fireplace which is screened by metal meshing. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home which were tested and found operable. Likewise, the home has a regulation fire extinguisher which was service on 8/12/19. LPA reminded the Licensees to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually.
The home was clean, orderly and void of hazardous items. Medication and cleaning compounds are stored in the FCCH's kitchen which is in an excluded area and outside the reach of children. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate.
The backyard has grassy play areas and a concrete slab. The backyard is enclosed with wooden fencing. Toys and play equipment observed in the backyard are age appropriate. No bodies of water were observed on site.
LPA reviewed children records. The records were current, complete and possessed emergency contact information as mandated by regulations. The Licensees' records were also current and complete with CPR and First Aid certifications expiring on 12/9/21.
Licensees stated no firearms or ammunition are stored on site.
CONT. 809-C |