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25 | On 8/13/24, at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Gabriela Acosta, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the exterior and interior of the FCCH. The FCCH is a three bedroom, three bathroom two story dwelling. The FCCH's living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, down stairs bathroom and backyard are used for child care, while the remainder of the home is excluded from child care. LPA observed a child safety gate at the base of the stairwell to the upper level of the home. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed six children (one biological) present, along with an Assistant (cleared and associated). LPA notes two children are napping during the time of the inspection.
The FCCH is orderly. Required licensing forms and documents are posted on the wall in the FCCH's living room. Cleaning compounds in the FCCH are secured underneath the kitchen sink, while sharps are observed atop of the refrigerator which is beyond the reach of children in care. Medication is secured in the bathroom cabinet underneath the sink. The FCCH has fireplace which is screened. LPA observed the bathroom used by children in care to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the FCCH. A smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the living room are tested at 10:44 AM and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher which was purchased on 3/27/24. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. Toys, furniture and play equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. The home maintains working telephone services.
Outdoor activities at the FCCH take place in the backyard. The backyard of the FCCH is enclosed by wooden fencing and the footing in the area is varied. LPA observed the entry/exits gates to the backyard area to be secured. LPA observed a shed in the backyard. The shed contains household items. LPA notes shed is secure and inaccessible to children in care. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard area are age appropriate. Licensee is reminded to replace toys and play equipment when such items begin to degrade or are not in good repair. LPA observed no bodies of water on site.
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