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25 | On 07/28/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, conducted an unannounced 1- year annual inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by Licensee, Rebeca Torres, and explained the nature of today’s inspection. Present in the home were Licensee, two daughters and one infant child. Licensee was operating within the ratio and capacity requirements of the license. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. LPA observed all required posted materials near the front entrance to the home. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, spouse and two adult daughters.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home (408) 223-2018. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Furniture, such as tables, chairs, cribs, feeding chairs and shelves, are in good condition. The floor is free of tripping hazards with toys put away in bins and on shelves. The home has central heating/cooling and ventilation for comfort of children. The home is single story. On limit areas inside the home: kids area adjacent to the kitchen and one restroom near the entrance of the home. Off limit areas outside the home: gated left and right side sections. Backyard is fenced and both sides of the home are gated. The outdoor space and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate and free of hazards. There are no bodies of water observed. LPA observed that the half bath used by children was in operating condition. Toilets and faucet are clean and operable.
LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher near the entrance to the home and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons. Licensee has two dogs in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, poisons, medications, sharp objects and other similar items were observed to be stored inaccessible to children. Drinking water is readily available for children in the home via individual water bottles. Licensee states that she provides breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to the children in care. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the living room if necessary due to illness or communicable disease.
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