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25 | On 7/28/22, at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Silvia Rodriguez, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA notes COVID pre-screening questions were asked of Licensee prior to the inspection. Licensee's responses suggest the FCCH is void of COVID positive cases. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed two (2) children on site.
LPA, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. This is a two (2) story home with three (3) bedrooms and two in a half (2.5) bathrooms. The FCCH’s living room, dinning room, day-care room, half bathroom and outdoor yard used for childcare services. While the kitchen, laundry room, garage, the whole second floor are not used for child care services. LPA observed a baby gate located on the bottom step of the stairs. LPA observed another baby gate making the kitchen inaccessible to children in care. Laundry room and garage each have a door safety knob. In the outdoor yard, a chain fence is around the garden area, making that area inaccessible to children in care.
The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. LPA observed a fireplace that is covered and secured. The FCCH was void of hazardous items. Medication is stored in the Licensee's bedroom that is off limits to children in care. Sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning compounds in the FCCH are stored in the laundry room or garage. LPA notes all areas are inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom used for child care is clean and free of toxins.Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate.
Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall of the FCCH. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. The detectors were tested at 11:25 AM and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was service on 8/26/21. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. CONT 809-C |