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25 | On January 3, 2019, at 10;45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Elizabeth Rodriguez, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH's assistant, Jessica Barajas acted as a translator for the Licensee who is primarily Spanish Speaking. The home’s living room, backyard, and hallway restroom are used for child care, while the home’s bedrooms and laundry room are excluded from child care. At the time of the inspection three children are present.
The FCCH was void of hazardous items. Medication at the FCCH is stored in the bedrooms which are inaccessible to children. Cleaning compounds are stored under the kitchen sink which is also inaccessible to children. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. Required forms are posted on the wall of the FCCH's living room. The FCCH has a fireplace which is screened and inaccessible to children. LPA observed a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector which were tested and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher which was purchased January 8, 2019. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually.
The backyard is enclosed by wooden fencing and has a sandbox play area as well as a covered play structure. Toys and play equipment observed in the backyard are age appropriate and in satisfactory condition. No bodies of water were observed on site.
A sampling of the children records were reviewed. At 11:30 AM, LPA reviewed the records of Child #1 and the Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form (LIC 627) was absence. LPA discussed the regulatory mandate to have the aforementioned in each child's file. The Licensee's records are current and complete with Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expiring on May 16, 2020.
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