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25 | On 7/18/22, 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 Josefina Paz, 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. The Licensee's responses suggest the FCCH is void of COVID positive cases. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed four children on site.
LPA, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH’s living room, dinning room, one (1) bedroom, bathroom and outdoor yard used for childcare services. While two (2) bedrooms and garage are inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed both bedrooms and garage have an additional safety lock to ensure areas are inaccessible.
The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. The FCCH was void of hazardous items. Medication is stored in an elevated cabinet in the FCCH's kitchen and Licensee’s master bedroom, while sharps are also observed in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning compounds in the FCCH are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen and the garage. The bathroom used for child care is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed an open face heater in the living room, Licensee communicated that open face heater is not used at all. Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate.
Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall of the FCCH. LPA observed both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. The detectors were tested at 11:29 AM and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was service on 5/17/22. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services. CONT 809-C |