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25 | On 04/26/2023 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Elvia Vasquez, 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. LPA notes nine (9) children are present being cared by Licensee and Angelica Aguileria, assistant of the licensee. Additionaly, Licensee spouse was present.
This is a single-story home with three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room and outdoor yard. The daycare services occur in the living room, dining area, kitchen, one (1) bedroom, bathroom, and outdoor yard. Meanwhile, two (2) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom, and laundry room are inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a baby gate making two (2) bedrooms inaccessible. In addition, LPA observed door safety knobs on bathroom and laundry room that are also inaccessible to children in care.
LPA observed the home to be clean and orderly. There is plenty of ventilation to afford the children comfort. LPA observed sharps and medications for the family are stored in elevated cabinets in the kitchen that are inacessible. LPA observed cleaning compounds are stored in the laundry room and under the kitchen sink that has a safety latch. LPA notes all these areas are inaccessible to children in care. The restroom that is used for childcare services is clean and free of toxins. In the FCCH, LPA observed toys, furniture, and equipment are in good conditions and are age appropriate for the children in care.
Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall of the living room. LPA observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH that were tested at 12:30 PM and were operable during this inspection. LPA observed the home has a regulation fire extinguisher that was purchased on 04/26/2023. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The home maintains working telephone services. Licensee informed LPA no guns or ammo are stored in the home. |