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25 | On 4/18/22, at 10:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced Required inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Maria Hilda Vargas, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. LPA notes that during this inspection, nine (9) children are on site along with Assistant, Veronica Novoa.
LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the exterior and interior of the FCCH. This is a three (3) bedroom, two (2) bathroom home. LPA notes that the home’s second living room, daycare room, bathroom and outdoor yard are used for child care services, while the bedrooms, home's first living room, kitchen/dining area and garage are excluded from services. LPA notes that all bedroom doors were locked, and gates were placed to make the home's first living, kitchen, dining area and garage inaccessible to children in care.
The FCCH is orderly and has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort and safety. Medication in the FCCH is stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning compounds were observed to be stored in an elevated shelve in the kitchen, in the garage and in the daycare room in an elevated shelf. All areas were observed to be inaccessible to children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate.
Required forms are posted on the FCCH daycare room wall. The FCCH has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors which were tested at 11:03 am and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher which was purchased on 3/30/22. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed the home’s fire/disaster drill documentation. The last drill was completed on 3/30/22.
The outdoor play yard is completed fenced. LPA notes that the side yards are made inaccessible by gates. LPA observed three (3) sheds that contain extra daycare material and gardening supplies. CONT 809-C
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