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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Mejia conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection and met with Licensee Irene Drago. Also present was Licensee’s husband/assistant Roberto Drago. LPA explained the reason for the inspection, conducted a tour of the home both inside and outside, and a census was taken.
The rooms accessible to children in care are: downstairs bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, dining room, two playrooms, and back yard. Off-limits rooms are made inaccessible via plastic door knob spinners and locks. The upstairs area is inaccessible to children in care via a child safety gate at the foot of the stairway. Licensee has one large dog that is accessible to daycare children; Licensee understands the liability and safety of children around pets and accepts responsibility. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. There are no firearms or ammunition in the home. Poisons are locked in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace is boarded and inaccessible to children in care. There is a working fire extinguisher, dual smoke detector and carbon monoxide indicator, and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Stairs are barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Safe toys and play equipment were observed.
There is a working telephone and the number was verified. Adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Licensee has a current roster of the children and maintains emergency information and forms as required. A review of records indicates that immunization records are on file for children and adults. Licensee has provided parents with a copy of the Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights (LIC 995A). Fire/disaster drills are conducted every six months and documented; the last drill was conducted on 07/05/2019. Licensee is aware that children are never to be left in parked vehicles.
(Continued on LIC809-C)
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