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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mel Matos met with Leonor Ceron, Licensee, for an unannounced Required – 3 year inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee. LPA also observed ten day care children (three infants and seven preschool), one adult assistant (Licensee's sister), and Licensee's mother in the home during today's inspection. Licensee was operating within her capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the front entrance to the day care area. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The adults residing in the home are: Licensee, Licensee's sister/adult assistant (Gloria Salabanca), Licensee's brother (Juan Ceron), and Licensee's mother (Maria Ceron).
LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was completed on November 15, 2023. Licensee states that she does have liability insurance for the day care through DCI Insurance and LPA observed a valid policy verifying coverage through 11/10/2024. Licensee has current CPR and First Aid certifications (exp: 05/14/2024). Licensee has the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & flu) and is current with her Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers (exp: 04/26/2025). Licensee adult assistant also has the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & flu) and is current with Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers (exp: 10/23/2025). LPA reviewed six children's files and the files were complete with the required forms, including the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) & infant sleeping logs. LPA reviewed two staff files (Licensee & Licensee's sister/adult assistant) and the files were complete with the required forms.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. The home is clean, orderly, (including heating/air conditioning/ventilation), and safe for the day care children. There are safe & age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. There are no stairs inside the home. LPA observed barricaded wall heaters (located between the living room & hallway areas) inside the home. Off limit areas in the home: two bedrooms, kitchen, and barricaded fireplace (located in the living room area). Off limit areas outside the home: right side area of the backyard.
LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. The Licensee has two caged parakeets in the home. LPA reminded the Licensee that all pet food must be inaccessible to the day care children at all times. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. |