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25 | On 4/19/22, at 10:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced Required inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Kiana Nicole Tell, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. LPA notes nine (9) children are on site along with Assistant, Victoria Leon.
LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the exterior and interior of the FCCH. The home’s day-care room, bathroom right next to the day-care room, one (1) bedroom and outdoor yard are used for child care services, while two (2) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom and garage are excluded from services. Licensee also does not use, living room, dining room and kitchen, however, children are escorted through these areas by Licensee or Assistant to get to the day-care room. LPA notes that off limit bedroom doors and bathroom were closed and have an additional safety lock on the door handles. LPA notes that small gate is placed right by the day-care room, making kitchen, dining room, and bedrooms inaccessible to children in care. The restroom used by children was observed to be clean with plenty of hand soap and paper towels. LPA notes that inside the restroom, Licensee has washing machine and dryer as well. LPA notes that cleaning compounds are located in an elevated cabinet in the restroom, inaccessible to children in care. LPA also notes that both washing machine and drying machine have additional safety latches, making them 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 shelf in the pantry located in the kitchen. Cleaning compounds were observed to be stored in an elevated shelve in the panty, in the garage, in an elevated cabinet in the children restroom and on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen. LPA observed that all areas are inaccessible to children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. CONT 809-C |