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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, conducted an unannounced 1- year annual inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by Licensee, Linda Garcia, and explained the nature of today’s inspection. Licensee arrived at 12:48pm after picking up school age children. Present during the inspection were the Licensee, one preschool child and 4 school aged children ages 3-17 years old. Another school age child arrived at 2pm. Licensee is presently caring only for grandchildren, nieces and nephew. Licensee was operating within the ratio and capacity requirements of her license. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00 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, Licensee's mother- Mary Garcia and minor daughter.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home (408-270-8683). The home has central heating and ventilation for comfort of children. On limit areas inside the home are the living room, dining area, one bedroom and one bathroom. Licensee has a screened fireplace in the living room area. There are no stairs inside the home. Off limit areas outside the home: storage shed. There are no bodies of water. The back fence in the backyard has a broken slat. Licensee stated that its was because of the multiple rain events and the children have not used the backyard for several months. LPA advised licensee to fix damage before taking children to the backyard.
LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and a fire pull alarm. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons. Licensee has one cat in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds and medications are stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated that she provides afternoon snack to the school age children in care.
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