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25 | The facility inspection was conducted via tele-inspection due to the Covid-19 state of emergency pandemic. The department has suspended all field operations and the applicant has agreed to conduct the video conference with LPA, (Licensing Program Analyst) Elpidia Hernandez Torres.
LPA Hernandez Torres conducted a tele-visit prelicensing inspection due to a capacity increase. The licensee submitted the capacity increase application on March 8th 2021. The fire inspection was conducted by the Fairfield Fire Department and received by the department on April 1st 2021. The licensee is qualified to operate as a large FCCH based on her year of experience operating a small FCCH.
The licensee toured LPA Hernandez Torres though the interior and exterior of the home. The licensee verified that the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors are present and functioning. There is a fire extinguisher rated at least at 2A10BC and the installed pull station which was tested and functional. The licensee has her covid-19 protocols in place. The licensee stated that there are no poison and no weapons in the home. The licensee has age appropriate toys and equipment available for the children in care. The upstairs floor of the home is off limits and is made inaccessible with a child safety gate.
The outdoor area was viewed by LPA. It is completely fenced. No bodies of water were observed during the visit and the licensee confirmed that there are no bodies of water.
The licensee has met the requirements and is approved to operate as a large FCCH effective today’s date. |