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25 | On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an Unannounced Required 1 Year Visit. LPA met with the licensee's Mario and Viviana Ramos and explained the nature of site visit. Present for this visit were three (3) licensee's grandchildren over 11 years old and one (1) preschool child. The facility currently operates from Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 6 PM.
The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The home is a one story home. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The ON LIMIT AREAS (accessible to children in care) are the living room, kitchen, hallway bathroom and the front yard. The front yard play area is completely fenced. The OFF-LIMIT AREAS the whole backyard where the swimming pool is located and fenced, all four bedrooms, the garage, and the room adjacent to the front door which will be inaccessible to children in care by closed and or locked doors and or a fence with visual supervision. There are ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children and it was observed that there are no toxins or hazardous items accessible today. Facility’s License, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parents’ Rights were observed to be posted and LPA discussed with Licensee about the personal rights of children in care.
At 1:30 PM, LPA observed 3 unleashed pet dogs in the front yard and the licensee's grand daughter playing. At 1:45, LPA observed a pet bird inside it's cage in the living room next to the sliding door to the pool.
The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector and working telephone. The fireplace is being blocked by a furniture to prevent access by children. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills.
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