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25 | On Monday, June 20, 2022 10 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted a unannounced Required 1 Year visit. LPA met with the Licensee Araceli Tapia and explained the nature of site visit. Present on this visit were Licensee's assistant Antonia, 5 preschool children and an infant child. Facility operates from Monday and Friday 7am to 5pm.
LPA toured the home and conducted a Health and Safety Inspection with the Licensee. Licensee is in compliance of the posting requirements. On limits are the gated court front yard, family room, living room, kitchen, hallway bathroom and backyard. Off limit areas in the home are the three bedrooms, the master bathroom, and the Garage.
The home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The observed children’s toys, play equipment and materials were safe and age appropriate. Furniture and equipment, such as tables, chairs, play pens, feeding chairs, and step stool were age appropriate and in good condition. There were no baby walkers observed.
The backyard is fenced and is used as outdoor activity space. Outdoor activity space and play equipment were observed to have been maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. Storage areas in the backyard were fenced off to prevent children from accessing. There were no bodies of water observed. Licensee stated that there were no weapons such as firearms stored on the premise.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, sharps, and other items that are dangerous to children in care were stored inaccessible, out of reach, of children. Facility appeared to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents during today’s inspection. A working fire extinguisher, and carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed. Log shows that the last Fire and Earthquake Drill was conducted on 02/17/2022.
Licensee owns the house and maintain signed the forms LIC 282 AFFIDAVIT REGARDING LIABILITY INSURANCE
See 809 C. |